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SACRED HYMNS
SPIRITUAL SONGS
FOR THE
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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
FIFTEENTH EDITION.
SALT LAKE CITY:
DKflEKBT NEWS COMPANY, PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS-
PREFACE
TO THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION.
THE Saints in this country have been very desirous for a Hymn Book adapted to their faith and worship, that they might sing the truth with an understanding heart, and ex- press their praise, joy and gratitude in songs adapted to the New and Everlasting Cove- nant.
In accordance with their wishes, we have selected the following Volume, which we hope will prove acceptable until a greater variety can be added.
With sentiments of high consideration and esteem, we subscribe ourselves your brethren in the New and Everlasting Covenant, Brigham Young, Parley P. Pratt, John Taylor.
Manchester, 1840.
HISTORIAN'S OFFICE LIBRARY
SACRED HYMNS
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SPIRITUAL SONGS.
HYMN 1. (L.M.)
i The morning breaks, the shadows flee; Lo ! Zion's standard is unfurled ! The dawning of a brighter day Majestic rises on the world.
2 The clouds of error disappear
Before the rays of truth divine ; The glory, bursting from afar,
Wide o'er the nations soon will shine.
3 The Gentile fulness now comes in,
And Israel's blessings are at hand ; Lo! Judah's remnant, cleansed from sin, Shall in their promised Canaan stand.
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4 Jehovah speaks ! let earth give ear.
And Gentile nations turn and live ; His mighty arm is making bare, His cov'nant people to receive.
5 Angels from heaven and truth from earth
Have met, and both have record borne; Thus Zion's light is bursting forth, To cheer her children's glad return.
HYMN 2. (CM.)
i Let every mortal ear attend, And every heart rejoice; The trumpet of the Gospel sounds With an inviting voice.
2 Ho! all ye hungry, starving souls,
That feed upon the wind, And vainly strive with earthly toys To fill an empty mind ;
3 Eternal wisdom has prepared
A soul-reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste.
4 Ho ! ye that pant for living streams.
And pine away and die.
Here you may quench your raging thirst With springs that never dry.
5 Rivers of love and mercy here
In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of milk and wine.
6 The gates of glorious Gospel grace
Stand open night and day ; Lord, we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away.
HYMN 3. (s's & 7's.)
i Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He whose word can not he broken, Chose thee for HU own abode.
2 On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose! With salvation's wall surrounded, Thou may'st smile on all thy foes.
3 See ! the streams of living waters,
Springing from celestial love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of drought remove.
4 Who. can faint, while such a river
Ever flows their thirst t'assuage ? Grace which, like the Lord the giver, Never fails from age to age.
5 Round each habitation hovering,
See the cloud and fire appear, For a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near.
6 Thus deriving from their banner
Light by night and shade by day, Sweetly they enjoy the Spirit,
Which He gives them when they pray.
7 Blest inhabitants of Zion,
Purchased with the Savior's blood ; Jesus, whom their souls rely on,
Makes them Kings and Priests to God.
8 While in love His Saints He raises
With Himself to reign as King;
All, as Priests, His solemn praises
For thank-off' rings freely bring.
9 Savior ! since of Zion's city
I through grace a member am ; Though the world despise and pity, I will glory in Thy name.
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3 Fading are all worldly treasures,
W ith their boasted pomp and show, Heavenly joys and lasting pleasures, None but Zion's children know.
HYMN 4. (L.M.) The time is nigh, that happy time,
That great, expected, blessed day, When countless thousands of our race
Shall dwell with Christ, and Him obey.
The prophecies must be fulfilled,
Though earth and hell should dare oppose ; The stone out of the mountain cut,
Though unobserved, a kingdom grows.
Soon shall the blended image fall ;
Brass, silver, iron, gold and clay ; And superstition's dreadful reign
To light and liberty give way.
In one sweet symphony of praise The Jews and Gentiles will unite;
And infidelity, o'ercome,
Return again to endless night.
; From east to west, from north to south, The Savior's kingdom shall extend, And every man in every, place Shall meet a brother and a friend
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HYMN 5. (CM.)
r Great is the Lord ! 'tis good to praise His high and holy name : Well may the Saints in latter days His wondrous love proclaim !
2 To praise Him let us all engage,
That unto us is given To live in this momentous age And share the light of heaven.
3 We'll praise Him for our happy lot
On this much-favored land, Where truth and righteousness are taught By His divine command
4 We'll praise Him for more glorious things
That language can express ; The " Everlasting Gospel " brings The humble soul to bliss.
5 The Comforter is sent again ;
His power the Church attends, And with the faithful will remain Till Jesus Christ descends
6 We'll praise Him for a Prophet's voice,
His people's steps to guide ;
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In this we do and will rejoice, Though all the world deride.
7 Praise Him ! the time, the chosen time
To favor Zion's come; And all the Saints from every clime Will soon be gathered home.
8 The opening seals announce the day,
By Prophets long declared,
When all, in one triumphant lay,
Will join to praise the Lord.
HYMN 6. (S.M.)
i See! all creation joins
To praise th' Eternal God; The heavenly hosts begin the song, And sound His name abroad.
2 The sun with golden beams.
And moon with silver rays, The starry lights and twinkling flames, Shine to their Maker's praise.
3 He built those worlds above,
And fixed their wondrous frame; By His command they stand or move, And always speak His fame.
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4 The fleecy clouds that rise.
Or falling showers, or snow, The thunder rolling round the skies, His power and glory show.
5 The broad expanse on high,
With all the heavens afford, The lightning's fire that streaks the sky. Unite to praise the Lord.
By all that shines above,
His glory is expressed ; But Saints, who know His endless love,
Should sing His praises best.
HYMN 7. (4-6's <fe 2-8's.)
I O happy souls, who pray , Where God appoints to hear ! O happy Saints, who pay Their constant service there! We'll praise Him still, And happy we Who love the way To Zion's hill
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2 No burning heat by day,
Nor blasts of evening air, Shall take our health away, If God be with us there. He is our sun,
And He our shade To guard our head By night or noon.
3 God is the only Lord,
Our shield and our defence ; With gifts His hands are stored, We draw our blessings thence. He will bestow On Jacob's race Peculiar grace, And glory too.
HYMN 8. (7's.)
i Praise to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days ; Bounteous source of every joy, Let Thy praise our tongues employ.
2 For the blessings of the field, For the stores the gardens yield, For the vine's enlivening juice, For the gen'rous olive's use.
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3 Flocks that whiten all the plain, Yellow sheaves of ripened grain, Clouds that drop their f it'ning dews. Suns that temp 'rate warmth diffuse.
4 All that Spring, with bounteous hand, Scatters o'er the smiling land,
All that liberal Autumn pours From its rich o'erflowing stores.
5 Thanks to Thee, our God, we owe, Source from whence all blessings flow ! And for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise.
HYMN 9. (CM.)
i We're not ashamed to own our Lord, And worship Him on earth ; We love to learn His holy word, And know what souls are worth
2 When Jesus comes in burning flame,
Then to reward the just, The world will know the only name In which the Saints can trust.
3 When He comes down from heaven to earth,
With all His holy hand,
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Before creation's second birth, We hope with Him to stand.
4 Then will He give us a "new name," With robes of righteousness, And in the New Jerusalem Internal happiness.
HYMN 10. (CM.)
i J oy to the world ! the Lord will come And earth receive her King : Let every heart prepare Him room And Saints and angels sing.
2 Rejoice ! rejoice ! when Jesus reigns, And Saints their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy.
j No more will sin and sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He'll come and make the blessing flow Far as the curse was found.
4 Rejoice ! rejoice in the Most High ! While Israel spreads abroad Like stars that glitter in the sky, And ever worship GoH
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HYMN 11. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
1 To Him who made the world,
The sun, the moon and stars, And all that in them is, With days and months and years To Him who died,
That we might live, Our thanks and songs We freely give.
2 Our hope in things to come,
The Spirit's quick'ning powers Should turn our hearts to Him Who makes His blessings ours; That we may sing Of things above, And always know That God is love.
3 When He comes down from heaven,
And earth again is blest, Then all His ransomed heirs Will find their promised rest. With all the just
Then they may sing, God is with us,
And we with Him.
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HYMN 12. (L.M.)
i Ere long the vail will rend in twain, The King descend with all His train ; The earth shall shake with awful fright, And all creation feel His might.
2 The angel's trumpet long shall sound, And wake the nations under ground ; Throughout the vast domain of space 'Twill echo forth from place to place.
3 Lift up your heads, ye Saints, in peace, The Savior comes for your release ; The day of the redeemed has come, The Saints shall all he welcomed home.
4 Behold the Church ! it soars on high To meet the Saints amid the sky, To hail the King in clouds of fire, And strike and tune th' immortal lyre.
5 Hosanna ! now the trump shall sound, Proclaim the joys of heaven around, When all the Saints together join
In songs of love, and all divine.
6 With Enoch here we all shall meet, And worship at Messiah's feet; Unite our hands and hearts in love, And reign on thrones with Christ above
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7 The city that was seen of old,
Whose walls were jasper, streets were gold. We'll now inherit, throned in might, The Father and the Son delight.
8 Celestial crowns w; shall receive, And glories great our God shall give ; While loud hosanms we'll proclaim, And sound aloud our Savior's name.
9 Our hearts and tongues shall join in one. To praise the Father and the Son, While all the heavens shall hout again. And all creation say, Amen.
HYMN 13. (S.M.) i Let sinners take their course,
And choose the road to death ; But in the worship of m'y God I'll spend my daily breath.
2 My thoughts address His throne
When morning brings the light ; I seek His blessings every noon, And pay my vows at night.
3 Thou wilt regard my cries,
O my Eternal God ! While sinners perish in surprise, Beneath Thine angry rod
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4 Because they dwell at ease,
And no sad changes feel, They neither fear, nor trust Thy name, Nor learn to do Thy will.
5 But I, with all my cares,
Will lean upon my Lord ; I'll cast my burdens on His arm, And rest upon His word.
6 His arm shall well sustain
The children of His love ; The ground on which their safety stands No earthly power can move.
HYMN 14. (CM.) i Come, all ye Saints who dwell on earth. Your cheerful voices raise, Our great Redeemer's love to sing, And celebrate His praise.
2 His love is great, He died for us,
Shall we ungrateful be, Since He has marked a road to bliss, And said, Come, follow me ?
3 The straight and narrow way we've found !
Then let us travel on. Till we, in the celestial world, Shall meet where Christ is gone.
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4 And there we'll join the heavenly chair, And sing His praise above, While endless ages roll around, Perfected by His love.
HYMN 15. (L.M.,
r God spake the word, and time began ; He spake, and gave His law to man ; His presence oft did Adam cheer, Who lov'd the voice of God to hear.
2 But soon the happy scene was changed, And they became from God estranged; They broke His law, and guilt and shame Their state of innocence o'ercame.
3 Impelled by fear, they vainly tried From God's all-searching eyes to hide ; His well-known voice by them was heard. And tremblingly they both appeared.
4 So men, from that eventful day, Far from the God of heaven stray,
Till near six thousand years have passed, And left a lifeless faith at last.
5 By faith the ancients sought the Lord, From time to time obtained His word:
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Not only they, but so may we, When faith and works do both agree.
6 From Adam to the present day, Many have sought a righteous way ; And some have found the narrow road, And, Enoch-like, have walked with God.
7 God is unchangeable to save, Though men are changeful as the wave ; While sinners take the downward road, The faith of man approaches God.
3 Experience and the word agree,
Draw nigh to God, He'll draw nigh thee; Then, are they wise who do deny The works of faith beneath the sky ?
HYMN 16. (CM.) i Mortals, awake! with angels join, And chant the solemn lay ; Love, joy and gratitude combine. To hail th' auspicious day.
2 In heaven the rapturous song began,
And sweet seraphic fire Through all the shining legions ran, And swept the sounding lyre.
3 The theme, the song, the joy was new
To each angelic tongue ;
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Swift through the realms of light it flew. And loud the echo rung.
4 Down through the portals of the sky
The pealing anthems ran, And angels flew with eager joy- To bear the news to man.
5 Hark ! the cherubic armies shout,
And glory leads the song ; Peace and salvation swell the note Of all the heavenly throng.
5 With joy the chorus we'll repeat, ' 'Glory to God on high ; Good-will and peace are now complete ; Jesus was born to die."
7 Hail! Prince of Life, forever hail ! Redeemer, Brother, Friend ! Though earth and lime and life should fail, Thy praise shall never end.
HYMN 17. (4-11's.) x O Jesus ! the giver Of all we enjoy, Our lives to Thy honor We wish to employ ; With praises unceasing M c'll sing of Thy name,
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Thy goodness increasing. Thy love we'll proclaim.
With joy we remember
The dawn of that day, When cold as December
In darkness we lay ! The sweet invitation
We heard with surprise, And witnessed salvation
Flow down from the skies.
The wonderful name
Of our Jesus we'll sing, And publish the fame
Of our Captain and King : With sweet exultation
His goodness we prove; His name is salvation,
His nature is love.
. We now are enlisted
In Jesus' blest cause, Divinely assisted
To conquer our foes : His grace will support us
Till conflicts are o'er, He then will escort us
To Zion's bright shore.
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HYMN 18. (CM.) i Beloved brethren ! sing His praise Who formed the worlds on high ; Who taught the planets where to trace Their orbits through the sky.
2 O sing the fervor of His love,
The wonders of His grace, Who sent the Savior from above To save a dying race.
3 In songs declare the works and ways
Of our Eternal God, Whose kingdom in these latter days Is spreading far abroad.
4 In Zion let His name be praised.
Who has a feast prepared, The glorious Gospel standard raised, The ancient faith restored.
5 Swift heralds, the glad news to bear
O'er land and ocean, fly; And to the wond'ring world declare The message from on high.
6 Ye nations of the earth attend !
Let kings and princes hear, And let the powers of darkness bend ; Messiah's reign is near.
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7 The Savior comes! Ye Saints, be pure.
And fix your hearts on high ; Lift up your heads, rejoice, for your Redemption draweth nigh.
8 Sing, hrethren ! sing, in strains divine;
Let all your voices raise ; Let heaven and earth their anthems join In these the latter days.
HYMN 19. (CM.)
i fehovah, Lord of heaven and earth,
Thy word of truth proclaim !
O may it spread from pole to pole,
Till all shall know Thy name.
2 We long to see Thy church increase,
Thy own new kingdom grow, 1 hat all the earth may live in peace, And heaven be seen below.
3 Roll on Thy work in all its power !
The distant nations bring ! In Thy new kingdom may they stand, And own Thee God and King.
4 One general chorus then shall rise
From men of every tongue, And songs of joy salute the skies, From every nation sung !
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HYMN 20. (L.M.)
i Arise! arise,! with joy survey The glory of the latter day : Already has the dawn begun, Which marks at hand a rising sun.
2 Behold the way ! ye heralds cry ; Spare not, but lift your voices high ; Convey the sound from pole to pole — Glad tidings to the captive soul.
3 Behold the way to Zion's hill. Where Israel's God delights to dwell ! He fixes there His lofty throne,
And calls the sacred place His own.
4 The north gives up ; the south no more Keeps back her consecrated store ; From east to west the message runs, And either India yields her sons.
5 Auspicious dawn ! thy rising ray With joy we view, and hail the day : Great Sun of Righteousness ! arise, And fill the world with glad surprise
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HYMN 21. (6-8's.)
i The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care ; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noonday walks He shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend.
2 H hen in the sultry glebe 1 faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant, To fertile vales and dewy meads
My weary, wand'ring steps He leads, V here peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow.
3 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, O Lord, art with me still; Thy friendly rod shall give me aid,
And guide me through the dreadful shade.
4 Though in a bare and rugged way, Through devious, lonely wilds I stray, Thy presence shall my pains beguile ; The barren wilderness shall smile,
With green and beauteous herbage crowned, And streams shall murmur all around.
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HYMN 22. (CM.) i God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform ; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm .
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful Saints, fresh courage take
The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
0 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain ; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.
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HYMN 23. (7's & 6's.)
Arise, O glorious Zion,
Thou joy of latter days, Whom countless Saints rely on,
To gain a resting place ; Arise, and shine in splendor,
Amid the world's deep night ; For God, thy sure defender,
Is now thy life and light.
Let faithful Saints be rearing
The city of our Lord, On mountain tops appearing,
According to His word ; A sought-out habitation,
By men of truth and faith, A covert of salvation
From ignorance and death.
i The Temple long expected
Shall stand on Zion's hill, By willing hearts erected,
Who love Jehovah's will : Let earth, her wealth bestowing,
Adorn His holy seat; For nations great shall flow in,
To worship at His feet.
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4 What though the word in malice
Despise these mighty things, We'll build the Royal Palace,
To serve the King of kings; Where holy men, anointed
To know His sovereign will, Each ordinance appointed
To save us, will reveal.
5 From Zion's favored dwelling
The Gospel issues forth, The covenant revealing
To gather all the earth ; And Saints, the message bringing
To all the sons of men, With the redeemed, shall, singing,
To Zion come again.
6 O hear the proclamation,
And fly as on the wind ! For righteous indignation
Shall desolate mankind ! Then, Zion,- men shall prize thee,
And bow before thy shrine And they who now despise thee
Shall own thy light divine.
7 Through painful tribulation
We walk the narrow road,
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And battle with temptation, To gain that blest abode,
But patient, firm endurance, With glory in our view —
The Spirit's bright assurance — Will bring us conquerors through.
8 O grant, Eternal Father,
That we may faithful be, With all the just to gather,
And Thy salvation see ! Then with the hosts of heaven
We'll sing th' immortal theme — To Him be glory given,
Whose blood did us redeem.
HYMN 24. (CM.)
i O happy is the man who hears Instruction's warning voice ! And who celestial wisdom makes His early, only choice!
2 For she has treasures greater far,
Than east and west unfold ; And her rewards more precious are Than all the stores of gold.
3 In her right hand she holds to view,
A length of happy days ;
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Riches, with splendid honors joined. Are what her left displays.
4 She guides the young with innocence
In pleasure's paths to tread; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the hoary head.
5 According as her labors rise,
So her rewards increase ; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
HYMN 25. (L.M.) i Peace, troubled soul ! thou need'st not fear, Thy great Provider still is near ; Who fed thee last will feed thee still, Be calm, and seek to do His will.
2 The Lord, who built the earth and sky, In mercy stops to hear thy cry;
His promise all may freely claim: "Ask and receive, in Jesus' name."
3 His stores are open all, and free, To such as truly upright be ; Water and bread He'll give for food, With all things else which He sees good.
4 The ravens daily doth He feed,
And sends them food as they have need*
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Although they nothing have in store, Yet as they lck He gives them more.
5 Then do not seek with anxious care What ye shall eat or drink or wear : Your heavenly Father will you feed;
He knows that all these things you need.
6 Without reserve give Christ your heart; Let Him His righteousness impart ; Then all things else He'll freely give, With Him you all things shall receive.
7 Thus shall the soul be truly blest, That seeks in God his only rest : May I that happy person be
In time and in eternity.
HYMN 26. (8's & 7's.)
1 Softly beams the sacred dawning
Of the great Millennial morn, And to Saints gives welcome warning That the day is hasting on.
2 Splendid, rising o'er the mountains,
Glowing with celestial cheer,
Streaming from eternal fountains,
Rays of living light appear.
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3 Swiftly flee the clouds of darkness, ,
Speedily the mists retire ; Nature's universal blackness Is consumed hy heavenly fire.
4 Yea, the fair sabbatic era,
When the world will be at rest, Rapidly is drawing nearer ; Then all Israel will be blest.
5 Odors sweet the air perfuming,
Verdure of the purest green ; In primeval beauty beaming. Will our native earth be seen.
6 At the resurrection morning,
We shall all appear as one ; O what robes of bright adorning, « Will the righteous then put on !
7 Eye's not seen the untold treasures,
Which the Father hath in store, Teeming with surpassing pleasures, Even life for evermore.
8 Mourn no longer, Saints beloved,
Brave the dangers, no retreat;
Neither let your hearts be moved,
Scorn the trials you may meet.
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HYMN 27. (6-7's.)
1 Hark ! ye mortals. Hist ! he still. Voices from Cumorah's hill Break the silence of the tomh, Penetrate the dreadful gloom, Gently whisper, all is well ! Now's the day of Israel !
2 Now the Gentile reign is o'er ; Darkness covers earth no more; Now shall Zion rise and shine, Fill the world with light divine; Angels join ; the tidings tell, Now's the day of Israel !
3 Thrones shall totter, Babel fall, Satan reign no more at all ; Saints shall gain the victory, Truth prevail o'er land and sea. Gentile tyrants sink to hell; Now's the day of Israel!
4 Jesus now will come again,
Saints with Him shall rise and reign, Heaven and earth in songs combine. All the worlds in chorus join ; Every tongue the music swell, Now's the dav of Israel!
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5 Ghastly death shall conquered he, Zion reign, and Saints be free; Priests and Kings shall join in love, Fill the worlds below, above, Singing anthems ; AH is well I Now's the day of Israel!
HYMN 28. (8— 8— 6's.)
I Be it my only wisdom here, To serve the Lord with filial fear.
With loving gratitude ; Superior sense may I display, By shunning every evil way,
And walking in the good.
i O may I still from sin depart ! A wise and understanding heart,
Jesus, to me be given ; And let me through Thy Spirit know To glorify my God below,
And find my way to heaven.
HYMN 29. (S.M.)
I Come we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known ; Join in a song with sweet accord, And worship at His throne.
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a Let those refuse to sing
Who never knew our God ; But servants of the heavenly King May speak their joys abroad.
3 The God who rules on high,
And all the earth surveys ;
Who rides upon the stormy sky,
And calms the roaring seas ;
4 This mighty God is ours,
Our Father and our Love ; He will send down His heavenly powers, To carry us above.
5 There we shall see His face,
And never, never sin ; And, from the rivers of His grace Drink endless pleasures in.
■6 Yes, and before we rise To that immortal state, The thoughts of such amazing bliss Should constant joys create.
7 The men of grace have found Glory begun below ; Celestial fruit, on earthly ground, From faith and hope may grow.
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8 Then lei our songs abound, And every tear be dry ; We're marching through Immanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high.
HYMN 30. (8's & 7's.)
1 What was witnessed in the heavens ?
Why, an angel, earthward bound. Had he something with him bringing ?
Yes, the Gospel ; joyful sound ! It was to be preached in power
On the earth, the angel said, To all men, all tongues and nations
That upon its face are spread.
2 Had we not before a Gospel ?
Yes ; had sev'ral taught by men. Then what is this latter Gospel ?
'Tis the first one come again. This was preached by Paul and Peter,.
And by Jesus Christ the Head ; This we Latter Saints are preaching ;
We their footsteps wish to tread.
3 Where so long has been the Gospel ?
Did it never fall away ? What became of those neglected ? God is just, is all we say.
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Seek no crop where 'twas not planted, Nor a day where reigns the night ;
Now the sunshine bright is beaming, Let all creatures see aright.
HYMN 31. (L.M.)
i Happy the man who finds the grace, The blessings of God's chosen race, The wisdom coming from above, The faith that sweetly works by love.
2 Happy beyond description he
Who knows, "The Savior died for me;"
The gift unspeakable obtains,
The heavenly understanding gains.
3 Wisdom divine ! Who tells the price Of wisdom's costly merchandise? Wisdom to silver we prefer,
And gold is dross compared to her.
4 Her hands are filled with length of days, True riches and immortal praise ; Riches of Christ, on all bestowed,
And honor that descends from God.
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5 To purest joys she all invites, Chaste, holy, spiritual delights ; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her flowery paths are peace.
6 Happy the man who wisdom gains, Thrice happy who his guest retains ; He owns, and will forever own, Wisdom and Christ and Heaven are one.
HYMN 32. (L.M.)
i Happy the souls who first believed, To Jesus and each other cleaved, Joined by the unction from above, In mystic fellowship of love
2 Meek, simple foll'wers of the Lamb!
They lived and spake and thought the same, They joyfully conspired to raise Their ceaseless sacrifice of praise.
3 With grace abundantly endued, A pure, believing multitude,
They all were of one heart and soul, And heavenly love inspired the whole.
4 Oh ! what an age of golden days ! Oh ! what a choice, peculiar race !
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Washed in the Lamb's all-cleansing blood, Anointed Kings and Priests to God.
5 Where shall we wander now to find Successors they have left behind ? The faithful whom we seek in vain, Are 'minished from the sons of men.
6 Ye different sects, who all declare,
"Lo! here is Christ !" or "Christ is there !' Your stronger proofs divinely give, And show me where true Christians live.
HYMN 33. (L.M.)
i Jesus, from whom all blessings flow, Great Builder of Thy Church below ! If now Thy Spirit moves my breast, Hear, and fulfil Thine own request I
2 The few that truly call Thee Lord, And wait Thy sanctifying word, And Thee their utmost Savior own, Unite, and perfect them in one.
3 O ! let them all Thy mind express, Stand forth Thy chosen witnesses,
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Thy power unto salvation show, And perfect holiness below.
4 In them let all mankind behold How Christians lived in days of old ; Mighty their envious foes to move ; A proverb of reproach and love.
5 Call them into Thy wondrous light, Worthy to walk with Thee in white ! Make up Thy jewels, Lord, and show Thy glorious, spotless Church below.
6 From every sinful wrinkle free, Redeemed from all iniquity,
The fellowship of Saints made known, And, O my God, let me be one!
7 O ! may my lot be cast with these, The least of Jesus' witnesses ;
O ! that my Lord would count me meet To wash His dear disciples' feet.
S This only thing I do require ;
Thou know'st 'tis all my heart's desire,
Freely what I receive to give,
The servants of Thy Church to live.
9 After my lowly Lord I go,
And wait upon Thy Saints below,
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Enjoy the grace to angels given, And serve the royal heirs of heaven.
lo Lord, if I now Thy drawings feel. And ask according to Thy will, Confirm the prayer, the seal impart, And speak the answer to my heart.
ii Tell me, or thou shalt never go ;
"Thy prayer is heard ; it shall be so !' The word hath passed thy lips, and I Shall with Thy people live and die.
HYMN 34. (CM.)
i How will the Saints rejoice to tell And count their sufferings o'er, When they upon Mount Zion dwell, And view the landscape o'er.
2 There they will see, upon that land,
Fair Zion from above, And meet with Enoch's holy band, And sing redeeming love.
3 There, no more sickness, pain, or woe
Shall mar their peacef'il rest, For God shall wipe away their tears, And comfort the oppresst.
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4 O may I see that glorious day And join with all the blest, To sing aloud the Savior's praise* And enter into rest.
HYMN 3o. (S.M.D.)
i Ye simple souls who stray
Far from the path of peace, That lonely, unfrequented way
To life and happiness ; Why will ye folly love,
And throng the downward road, And hate the wisdom from above,
And mock the sons of God ?
2 Madness and misery
Ye count our life beneath, And nothing great or good can see.
Or glorious in our death, As only born to grieve,
Beneath your feet we lie, And utterly contemned we live,
And unlamented die.
3 So wretched and obscure,
The men whom ye despise,
So foolish, impotent and poor,
Above your scorn we rise.
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We, through the Holy Ghost,
Can witness better things ; For He, whose blood is all our boast,
Hath made us Priests and Kings.
4 Riches unsearchable
In Jesus' love we know, And pleasures springing from the well
Of life our souls o'erflow. The Spirit we receive
Of wisdom, grace and power, And, though 'mid scenes of woe we live,
Rejoicing evermore.
5 Angels our servants are,
And keep in all our ways, And in their watchful hands they bear
The sacred sons of grace ; Unto that heavenly bliss
They all our steps attend, And God Himself our Father is,
And Jesus is our Friend.
6 With Him we walk in white,
We in His image shine, Our robes are robes of glorious light, Our righteousness divine.
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On all the kings of earth
With pity we look down, And claim, in virtue of our birth,
A never-failing crown.
HYMN 36. (2-6's &4& 3-6's & 4.) Tune : "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN " i Our God, we raise to Thee Thanks for Thy blessings free
We here enjoy ;
In this far western land,
A true and chosen band,
Led hither by Thy hand,
Would sing for joy,
2 Bless thou our Prophet dear; May health and comfort cheer
His noble heart ; His words with fire impress On souls that Thou wilt bless; Nor gold may they caress,
But free impart.
3 So shall Thy kingdom spread. As by Thy Prophets said,
From sea to sea ; As one united whole Truth burn in every soul, While hast'ning to the goal
We loner to see.
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4 O may Thy Saints be one, Like Father and the Son,
Nor disagree ; United heart and hand, So may they ever stand, A firm and valiant band,
Eternally.
HYMN 37. (CM.)
i Ye Saints who dwell on Europe's shore, Let not your hearts be faint ; Let each press on to things before, And be indeed a Saint.
2 Although the present time may seem
O'erspread with clouds of gloom, The light of faith will shed its gleam Until deliverance come.
3 Hold fast the things you have received,
' Be faithful in the Lord ; You know in whom you have believed, He's faithful to His word.
4 Your brethren in America
Are one in heart with you, And they are toiling night and day For Zion's welfare too.
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5 They even now are driven forth
To track the wilderness ; They leave the country of their birth For truth and righteousness.
6 But there's a day, 'tis near at hand,
A day of joy and peace ! That day will break oppression's band, And bring the Saints release.
7 Then, brethren, haste and gather up ;
We shall rejoice to meet ; When we have drunk the bitter cup, We'll share a heavenly treat.
8 And even now the Lord bestows
More, more than tongue can tell, Of that which from His presence flows ; Yes, brethren, all is well.
HYMN 38. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
i Let earth and heaven agree, Angels and men be joined, To celebrate with me
The Savior of mankind, Adore the all-atoning Lamb, And bless the sound of Jesus' name.
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2 Jesus! transporting sound!
The joy of earth and heaven ! No other help is found,
No other name is given, By which we can salvation have ; But Jesus came the world to save.
3 Jesus ! harmonious name !
It charms the hosts above ; They evermore proclaim,
And wonder at His love ; 'Tis all their happiness to gaze, 'Tis heaven to see our Jesus' face.
4 His name the sinner fears;
But when from sin set free, 'Tis music in His ears,
'Tis life and liberty ; New songs do then his lips employ, And his glad heart e'en leaps for joy
5 Stung by the scorpion, sin,
My poor, expiring soul The balmy sound drinks in.
And is at once made whole. See there my Lord upon the tree ! I hear. I feel. He died for me!
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6 O, unexampled love !
O, all redeeming grace ! How swiftly Thou dost move
To save a fallen race ! What shall I do to make it known What Thou for all mankind hast done ?
7 O, for a trumpet voice,
On all the world to call, To bid their hearts rejoice
In Him who died for all ! For all, my Lord was crucified ! For all, for all, my Savior died !
HYMN 39. (CM.)
i Jesus, Thou all-redeeming Lord, Thy blessing we implore ; Open the door to preach Thy word, The great, effectual door.
2 Gather the outcasts in, and save
From sin and Satan's power, And let them now acceptance have, And know their gracious hour.
3 Lover of souls, thou know'st to prize
What Thou hast bought so dear; Come, then, and in Thy people's eyes, With all Thy wounds, appear.
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HYMN 40. (P.M.)
i Come, let us anew our journey pursue, Roll round with the year, And never stand still till the Master appear. His adorable will let us gladly fulfil,
And our talents improve, By the patience of hope and the labor of love.
2 Our life as a dream, our time as a stream,
Glides swiftly away, And the fugitive moment refuses to stay. The arrow is flown, the moments are gone,
The Millenial year Presses on to our view, and eternity's here.
3 O that each in the day of His coming may
say, "I have fought my way through; I have finished the work Thou did'st give me
to do." O that each from His Lord may receive the glad word, "Well and faithfully done ; Enter into my joy and sit down on my throne."
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HYMN 41. (7\s D.)
i Who are these arrayed in white,
Brighter than the noonday sun, Foremost of the sons of light,
Nearest the eternal throne ? These are they who bore the cross,
Nobly for their Master stood, Suff'rers for His righteous cause,
Foll'wers of the dying God.
2 Out of great distress they came,
Washed their robes, by faith below, In the blood of yonder Lamb —
Blood that washes white as snow. Therefore are they next the throne,
Serve their Maker day and night ; God resides among His own,
God doth in His Saints delight.
3 More than conquerors at last,
Here they find their trials o'er; They have all their suff rings past,
Hunger now and thirst no more: No excessive heat they feel
From the sun's directer ray, In a milder clime they dwell —
Region of eternal day.
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4 He that on the throne doth reign ;
Them* the Lamb shall always feed, With the tree of life sustain,
To the living fountains lead ; He shall all their sorrows chase,
All their wants at once remove, Wipe the tears from every face,
Fill up every soul with love.
HYMN 42. (S.M.)
i Spirit of Faith come down, Reveal the things of God, And make to us the Godhead known, And witness with the blood.
2 'Tis thine the blood t' apply,
And give us eyes to see ; Who did for every sinner die, Did surely die for me.
3 No man can truly say
That Jesus is the Lord, Unless Thou take the vail away, And breath the living word.
4 Then, only then, we feel
Our int'rest in His blood, And cry, with joy unspeakable, "Thou art my Lord, my God!"
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5 O that the world might know
The all-atoning Lamb ! Spirit of Faith ! descend and show The virtue of His name.
6 The grace which all may find,
The saving power, impart; And testify to all mankind, And speak in every heart.
7 Inspire with living faith,
Which whosoe'er receives.
The witness in himself he hath,
And consciously believes;
8 The faith that conquers all,
And doth e'en mountains move. And saves all who on Jesus call, And perfects them in love
HYMN 43. (CM.) i Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire. Let us thine influence prove ; Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of light and love.
2 Come, Holy Ghost; for moved by Thee, The Prophets wrote and spoke; Unlock the truth, Thyself the key ; Unseal the sacred book.
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3 Expand Thy wings, celestial dove,
Brood o'er our nature's night; On our disordered spirits move, And let there now be light.
4 Ciod, through Himself, we then shall know,
If Thou within us shine, And sound with all Thy Saints below, The depth of love divine.
HYMN 44. (0-8's.)
i Inspirer of the ancient seers,
Who wrote from Thee the sacred page, The same through all succeeding years,
To us in our degen'rate age, The spirit of Thy word impart, And breathe the life into each heart.
2 While now Thine oracles we read
With earnest prayer and strong desire, O let Thy Spirit now proceed,
Our souls to waken and inspire ; Our weakness help, our darkness chase, And guide us by the light of grace !
3 Whene'er in error's path we rove,
The living God through sin forsake, Our conscience by Thy word reprove, Convince and bring the wand'rers back,
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Deep wounded hy the Spirit's sword, And then by Gilead's balm restored.
4 The sacred lessons of Thy grace,
Transmitted through Thy word, repeat, And train us up in all Thy ways,
To make us in Thy will complete ; Fulfil Thy love's redeeming plan, And bring us to a perfect man.
5 Furnished out of Thy treasury,
O may we always ready stand, To help the souls redeemed by Thee,
In what their various states demand ; To teach, convince, correct, reprove, And build them up in holiest love !
HYMN 45. (L.M.)
i Author of faith, Eternal Word,
Whose spirit breathes the active flame ; Faith, like its Finisher and Lord, To-day as yesterday the same.
2 To Thee our humble hearts aspire, And ask the gift unspeakable ; Increase in us the kindled fire, In us the work of faith fulfil.
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3 By faith we know Thee strong to save;
Save us, a present Savior Thou!
Whate'er we hope, by faith we have,
Future and past subsisting now.
4 To him that in Thy name believes
Eternal life with Thee is given ; Into Himself He all receives, Pardon and holiness from heaven.
5 The things unknown to feeble sense,
Unseen by reason's glimm'ring ray, With strong commanding evidence, Their heavenly origin display.
6 Faith lends its realizing light,
The clouds disperse, the shadows fly, The invisible appears in sight, And God is seen by mortal eye.
HYMN 46. (7's.)
Give us room that we may dwell, Zion's children cry aloud ;
See their numbers how they swell ! How they gather like a cloud !
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2 O ! how bright the morning seems!
Brighter from so dark a night ; Zion is, like one that dreams, Filled with wonder and delight !
3 Lo ! Thy sun goes down no more;
God Himself will be thy light; All that caused thee grief before Buried lies in endless night
4 Zion, now arise and shine !
Lo, thy light from heaven has come! These that crowd from far are thine, Give thy sons and daughters room.
HYMN 47. (P.M.)
i Come, come, ye Saints, no toil, nor L.'jor fear,
But with joy wend your way ; Though hard to you this journey may appear,
Grace shall be us your day. 'Tis better far for us to strive, Our useless cares from us to drive.
Do this, and joy your hearts will swell —
All is well ! all is well !
2 Why should we mourn, or think our lot is hard ? 'Tis not so ; all is right !
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Why should we think to earn a great reward,
If we now shun the fight? Gird up your loins, fresh courage take, Our God will never us forsake ;
And soon we'll have this tale to tell —
All is well ! all is well !
3 We'll find the place which God for us pre
pared, Far away in the West ; Where none shall come to hurt, nor make afraid ; There the Saints will be blest. We'll make the air with ran ic ring, Shout praises to our God and King :
Above the rest these words we'll tell — All is well ! all is w^H !
4 And should we die before our journey
through,
Happy day ! all is well ! \\ e then are free from toil and sorrow too;
With the just we shall dwell. But if our lives are spared again To see the Saints, their rest obtain,
O, how we'll make this chorus swell — All is well ! all is well!
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HYMN 48. (L.M.)
i O Lord! responsive to Thy call, In life or death, whate'er befall, Our hopes for bliss on Thee depend ; Thou art our everlasting Friend!
2 Though life be short, and trials seem To darken its protracted gleam, Though friends forsake and foes contend, Thou art our everlasting Fiiend.
3 Death may distract our present joy, , And all our brighest hopes destroy ;
Yet these will in the future tend
To prove Thee still our faithful Friend.
4 O let Thy Spirit with us dwell, That we in future worlds may tell How we o'ercame, and, in the end, Made Thee our everlasting Friend.
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Sweetly may the blessed Spirit, On each faithful bosom shine;
May we every grace inherit; Lord, we seek a boon divine;
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2 Since Thou tak'st delight in giving,
We would gladly ask and have; Gratefully each gift receiving, In His name who died to save.
3 We would seek t' obtain His favor,
\\ hich is better far than gold ; May His Gospel prove the savor Of a life that's ne'er been told.
4 Passing honors, transient pleasures,
Boasting joys forever flown ; May we seek to lay up treasures Where decay shall ne'er be known.
5 Savior, to assist our weakness,
Let Thy grace sufficient be ; Bless with wisdom and with meekness, Till we full salvation see.
HYMN 50. (CM.)
i My God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights !
2 In darkest shades, if Thou appear, My dawning is begun ; Thou art my soul's bright morning star, And Thou my ri ing sun.
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3 The op'ning heavens around me shine
With beams of sacred bliss, If Jesus shows His mercy mine, And whispers, lam His!
4 My soul would leave this heavy clay
At that transporting word ;
Run up with joy the shining way,
To see and praise my Lord.
5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death,
I'd break through every foe ; The wings of love and arms of faith Would bear me conq'ror through.
HYMN 51. (L.M.)
i Great God, indulge my humble claim ; Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; The glories that compose Thy name Stand all engaged to make me bleat.
2 Thou great and good, Thou just and wise, Thou art my Father and my God, And I am Thine, by sacred ties,
Thy son, Thy servant, bought with blood.
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3 V\ ith early feet I love t' appear
Among Thy Saints, and seek Thy face ; Oft havo I seen Thy glory there,
And felt the power of sovereign grace.
4 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice,
While I have breath to pray or praise ; This work shall make my heart rejo'ce Throughout the remnant of my days.
HYMN 52. (8-7's.)
i Where the voice of friendship's heard, Sounding like a sweet toned bird, W'here the holy notes inspire With devotion's pure desire, Where fond actions speak the soul, Where true love finds no control, Where the ions of God agree, There may all the faithful be.
2 Where the weary find a home, Where the wild deer fearless roam, \\ here the mellow fruit-tree grows, Where the golden harvest flows, W here the bee, the grape and kine Yield their honey, milk and wine, Where the curse from earth shall flee, There may all the faithful be.
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3 Where the Ternple-hlock is laid, Where no foe shall e'er invade,
Where the Priesthood's power shall claim All that heaven and earth can name, M here the judge by justice rules, Where the couns'lors are not fools, Where the poor shall judgment see, There may all the faithful be.
4 Where the dew-distilling hills Drop their fatness in the rills, Where the river, lake and stream With their finny myriads teem, Where the shade trees round the fold Shield from heat and winter's cold, Where all nature sings with glee, There may all the faithful be
HYMN 53. (8's, 7's, & 4.)
Lo ! the mighty God appearing, From on high Jehovah speaks !
Eastern lands the summons hearing, O er the west His thunder breaks.
Earth behold Him ! Universal nature shakes.
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a Zion, all its light unfolding, God in glory shall d. splay; Lo ! He comes ! nor silence holding, Fire and clouds prepare His way;
Tempests round Him Hasten on the dreadful day.
3 lo the heaven, His voice ascending, To the earth beneath He cries ; Souls immortal now descending, Let the sleeping dust arise !
Rise to judgment; Let Thy throne adorn the skies.
4 Gather first my Saints around me, Those who to my covenant stood, Those who humbly sought and found Through the dying Savior's blood.
Blest Redeemer ! Dearest sacrifice to God !
5 Now the heavens on high adore Him, And His righteousness declare; Sinners perish from before Him, But His Saints His mercies share.
Just His judgment; God, Himself the judge, is there.
me.
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HYMN 54. (8's & 7's.)
i Should you feel inclined to censure Faults you may in others view, Ask your own heart, ere you venture, If that has not failings too.
2 Let not friendly vows be broken,
Rather strive a friend to gain ; Many a word in anger spoken Finds its passage home again.
3 Do not, then, in idle pleasure,
Trifle with a brother's fame, Guard it as a valued treasure, Sacred as your own good name.
4 Do not form opinions blindly;
Hastiness to trouble tends ; Those of whom we've thought unkindly, Oft become our warmest friends.
HYMN 55. (6-8's.)
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath; And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers; My days of praise shall ne'er be past While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
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2 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God ; He made the sky,
And earth, and sea, with all their train. His truth forever stands secure, He saves the oppressed, He feeds the poor. And none shall find His promise vain.
3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind ; The Lord supports the fainting mind ;
He sends the laboring conscience peace, He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless,
And grants the prisoner sweet release.
4 I'll praise Him while He lends me breath, And when my voice is lost in death,
Praise shall employ my nobler powers; My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life and thought and being last,
Or immortality endures.
HYMN 56. (L.M.)
i Praise ye the Lord ! 'tis good to raise Your hearts and voices in His praise ; His nature and His works invite To make this duty our delight.
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2 He formed the stars, those heavenly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names ;■ His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound,
A deep where all our thoughts are drowned.
3 Sing to the Lord, exalt Him high, Who spreads His clouds along the sky ; There He prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain.
4 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn ; The beasts with food His hands supply, And the young ravens when they cry.
5 And Saints are lovely in His sight ; He views His children with delight;
He sees their hopes, He knows their fear, And looks and loves His image there.
HYMN 57. (P.M.)
i Away with our fears ! the glad morning appears. When an heir of salvation was born ! From Jehovah I came, for His glory I am, And to Him 1 with singing return.
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2 With thanks I rejoice in thy Fatherly choice,
Of my state and condition below ; If of parents I came who honored thy name, T'was thy wisdom appointed it so.
3 I sing of thy grace from my earliest days,
Ever near to allure and defend; Hitherto thou hast been my preserver from sin, And I trust thou wilt save to the end.
4 Oh! the infinite cares and temptations and
snares, Thy hand hath conducted me through ; Oh! the blessings bestowed by a bountiful God, And the mercies eternally new!
5 What a mercy is this, what a haven of bliss,
How unspeakably happy am ! ! Gathered into the fold, with thy people en- rolled, With thy people to live and to die.
6 All honor and praise to the Father of grace.
To the Spirit and Son I return; The business pursue he hath made me to do, And rejoice that I ever was born.
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HYMN 58. (P.M.)
i O Saints, have you seen, o'er yon mountain's proud height, The day-star of promise so brilliantly beam- ing? Its rays shall illumine the world with its light, And the ensign of Zion exultingly streaming. All nations invite to walk in its light, And join to maintain the proud standard of right. The Standard of Zion ! O long may it
wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 2 Our motto is peace, and the triumph of right, And we joyfully hail the Millennial dawning, When man can emerge from a long, dreary night, And bask in the sunbeams of Zion's bright morning. The white flag so rare, still floating in air, Proclaims 'mid the mountains that peace is now there. Let the Standard of Zion eternally
wave O'er the land of the free and the home ot the brave
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j Though earth and its treasures shall melt it, the fire ; The planets be riven with the trumpet's loud thunder; The sunlight of heaven wax dim and expire,
And the vail of eternity parted asunder; Yet firm and unshaken the truth shall remain, And the heirs of the Priesthood for ever shall reign, And the Standard of Zion eternally wave O'er the land of the free and the home ol the brave.
HYMN 59. (P.M.)
I O, say, what is truth? 'Tis the fairest gem That the riches of worlds can produce ; And priceless the value of truth will be when The proud monarch's costliest diadem Is counted but dross and refuse.
2 Yes, say what is truth? 'Tis the brightest prize To which mortals or Gods can aspire ; Go, search in the depths where it glittering lies, Or ascend in pursuit to the loftiest skies ; 'Tis an aim for the noblest desire. } The sceptre may fall from the despot's grasp, When with winds of stern justice he cope*
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But the pillar of truth will endure to the last, And its firm-rooted bulwarks outstand the rude blast And the wreck of the fell tyrant's hopes.
4 Then say, what is truth? 'Tis the last and the first, For the limits of time it steps o'er ; Though the heavens depart and the earth's fountains burst, [worst,
Truth, the sum of existence, will weather the Eternal, unchanged, evermore.
HYMN 60. (CM.)
i Father, how wide Thy glory shines ! How high Thy wonders rise! Known through the earth by thousand signs, By thousands through the skies.
2 Those mighty orbs proclaim Thy power,
Their motions speak Thy skill, And on the wings of every hour We read Thy patience still.
3 But when we view Thy strange design
To save rebellious worms, Where justice and compassion joit In their divinest forms ;
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4 There the whole Deity is known,
Nor dares a creature guess Which of the glories hrightesl shone, The justice or the grace.
5 O may I bear some humble part
In truth's immortal song; Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, And love command my tongue.
HYMN 61. (P.M.)
i Up, awake, ye defenders of Zion!
The foe's at the door of your homes; Let each heart be the heart of a lion,
Unyielding and proud as he roams. Remember the wrongs of Missouri;
Forget not the fate of Nauvoo ; When the God-hating foe is before ye,
Stand firm, and be faithful and true.
2 By the mountains our Zion's surrounded ;
Her warriors are noble and brave ; And their faith on Jehovah is founded,
Whose power is mighty to save. Opposed by a proud, boasting nation,
Their numbers, compared, may be few; But their union is known through creation,
And they've always been faithful and true.
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3 Shall we bear with oppression forever?
Shall we tamely submit to the foe, While the ties of our kindred they sever ?
Shall the blood of the Prophets still flow ? No ! The thought sets the heart wildly beating ;
Our vows at each pulse we renew, Ne'er to rest till our foes are retreating,
While we remain faithful and true.
4 Though, assisted by legions infernal,
The plundering wretches advance, With a host from the regions eternal,
We'll scatter their troops at a glance ! Sorn "the Kingdom " will be independent;
In wonder the nations will view The despised ones in glory resplendent;
Then let us be taithful and true !
HYMN 62. (2-8's & 6.)
Hail ! bright millennial day of rest, When earth's restored and Saints are blest,
Secured from Bab'lon's doom : Gathered afar from every clime, To spend that blissful, happy time,
Where vernal pastures bloom.
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2 There tyranny no more shall reign, Nor famished children beg in vain
For what their fathers toiled ; Nor proud men spurn the poor man's lot ; Alike they'll share, and envy not
What former av'rice spoiled.
3 There equity and truth will shine, And all revere God's laws divine,
Nor fear oppressor's wrong ; Each shall possess his dwelling fair, And eat the fruits the vineyards bear,
Rejoicing all day long.
4 O heavenly paradise of joy ! Where meek ones live without annoy,
Far, far from Gentile strife ; Where God and angels love to dwell With the redeemed, whose anthems swell
The song of endless life.
5 O God! preserve Thy Saints t' endure, That we Thy blessings may secure
Within Thy promised rest ; Then shall our tongues, in ceaseless praise, Extol Thy name through endless days
On earth when it is blest.
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HYMN 63. (2-8's & fi.)
1 O happy home ! O blest abode ! Where Saints communion hold with God,
Without a doubt or fear; When shall 1 reach thy fertile plains, Ascend the jnount where virtue gains
A more exalted sphere?
2 In Babylon 1 loathe to stay; Dire are the evils day by day
Within her precincts dark. Truth's brighter rays expose the night, Each honest mind receives the light,
And presses toward the mark.
3 No love but Heaven's would I receive — No other doctrines e'er believe,
Than those by Jesus taught. I'd trace the path His footsteps trod — The only way that leads to God ;
All other ways are nought.
* Come, sacred power, exert thy sway To guide in the celestial way,
Tradition to forsake, My Savior's footsteps to pursue, Each selfish principle subdue,
To righteousness awake.
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Let friends or kindred, near and dear. Exert their power, no servile fear
Shall e'er my spirit bind ; Though now affections warmer rise In souls enlightened from the skies,
And blest with Jesus' mind.
For He hath said (whose lips divine To nought but truth did e'er incline —
Jesus our only theme,) Whoe'er their kindred better love Than me, my heart can ne'er approve,
Nor worthy will esteem.
But those who in my righteous cause Are firm, nor seek the world's applause,
My glory shall partake. Then, brethren, sisters, patient share His sufferings ; this will us prepare,
And sinners perfect make.
HYMN 64. (L.M.)
Shall I, for fear of feeble man The spirit's course in me restrain ? Or, undismayed in deed and word, Be a true witness for my Lord ?
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2 Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I Conceal the word of God most high? How then before Thee shall I dare To stand, or how Thine anger bear?
3 Shall I, to soothe th' unholy throng, Soften Thy truths and smooth my tongue, To gain earth's gilded toys, or flee
The cross, my God, endured by Thee?
4 What then is he whose scorn I dread, Whose wrath or hate makes me afraid ? A man ; an heir of death ; a slave
To sin ; a bubble on the wave.
5 Yea, let men rage, since Thou wilt spread Thy shadowing wings around my head, Since, in all pain, Thy tender love
Mill still my sure refreshment prove.
6 Savior of men, Thy searching eye Doth all my inmost thoughts descry ; Doth aught on earth my wishes raise, Or the world's pleasure, or its praise?
7 The love of Christ doth me constrain, To seek the wand'ring souls of men ; With cries, entreaties, tears to save, To snatch them from the gaping grave.
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8 For this let men revile my name ; No cross I shun, I fear no shame ;
All hail reproach ! and welcome pain ! Only Thy terrors, Lord, restrain.
9 My life, my blood, I here present, If for Thy truth they may be spent ; Fulfil Thy sov'reign counsel, Lord ; Thy will be done, Thy name adored.
10 Give of Thy strength, O God of power ; Then let winds blow, or thunders roar, Thy faithful witness will I be ; 'Tis fixed; I can do all through Thee.
HYMN 65. (8's & 7's.)
Glorious things are sung of Zion,
Enoch's city seen of old, Where the righteous, being perfect,
Walked with God in streets of gold. Love and virtue, faith and wisdom,
Grace and gifts were all combined ; As himself each loved his neighbor,
All were of one heart and mind.
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2 There they shunned the power of Satan,
And observed celestial laws, For in Adam-ondi-Ahman
Zion rose where Eden was. \\ hen beyond the power of evil,
So that none could covet wealth, One continual feast of blessings
Crowned their days with peace and health
Then the towers of Zion glittered,
Like the sun in yonder skies, And the wicked stood and trembled,
Filled with wonder and surprise ; Then their faith and works were perfect,
Lo, they followed their great Head; So the city went to heaven,
And the world said, Zion's fled!
4 When the Lord returns with Zion,
And we hear the watchman cry, Then we'll surely be united,
And we'll see all eye to eye ; Then we'll mingle with the angels,
And the Lord will bless His own , Then the earth will be as Eden,
And we'll know as we are known.
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HYMN 66. (CM.)
r How are Thy servants blest, O Lord! How sure is their defense ! Eternal wisdon is their guide, Their help Omnipotence.
2 In foreign realms and lands remote,
Supported by Thy care, Through burning climes they pass unhurt, And breathe in tainted air.
3 When by the dreadful tempest borne
High on the broken wave( They know Thou art not slow to hear, Nor impotent to save.
4 The storm is laid, the winds retire,
Obedient to Thy will; The sea, that roars at Thy command, At Thy command is still.
5 In midst of dangers, fear and death,
Thy goodness we'll adore ; We'll praise Thee for Thy mercies past. And humbly hope for more.
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HYMN 67. (2-8's & 6.)
i Before all lands in east or west, We love the land of Zion best ;
With God's choice gifts 'tis teeming. There Seers and Prophets as of old, The mysteries of heaven unfold, Through holy Priesthood streaming.
2 'Mong Zion's homesteads joys abound; True souls of worth are gathered round
Their Prophet and their head ; No tyrant there shall dare to reign ; God will their rights aud laws maintain,
Till on to glory led.
3 Before all people, east or west,
We love the Saints of God the best —
A race of noble spirits. Then let us with God's laws comply, That when His Saints are raised on high,
Their joys we may inherit.
4 We'll gladly join with heart and hand, A chosen, true, devoted band,
To conquer Satan's powers ; To endless life we'll onward press, For God will all our wrongs redress.
And victory shall be ours.
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HYMN 68. (P.M.)
1 What though the Gentiles wildly rage
And the black war clouds o'er us lower ; 'Tis with our God they madly rage
A war, and seek to o'erthrow His power, Like surges dashing 'gainst the rock In wild confusion — vain the shock ;
Satan, thy reign is o'er!
2 While in its infancy, in vain
They sought to crush the germ of truth ; And shall they now their purpose gain
When in the vigor of its youth ? No, brethren, no ! though hosts combine In dread array, God's arm divine
Will shield us from their wrath !
3 Though few we seem, yet, glorious thought,
With God and angels we are one ! In the same cause for which they fought,
Undaunted we are battling on, Assured of triumph in the end, That soon our foes will humbly bend,
And victory be won !
4 Then let us still on God depend,
And on His promises rely, That Zion's cause He will defend, Our hopes confirm, our foes destroy.
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With truth within and God o'erhead, We know no fear, we feel no dread, The reign of peace is nigh !
HYMN 69 (4-6's & 2-8's
i O Lord, our sovereign King, Our infant charge now bless ; Him to Thee now we bring,
O grant him now Thy grace. • And to us, Lord, may grace be given To train this gift of Thine for heaven.
2 A gift of richest worth,
On us Thou hast bestowed, O may he, from his birth,
Follow the Lord his God ; Sustained by grace divine, may he Be taught, O Lord, our God, by Thee.
3 Thou art his Father, Lord ;
His spirit, pure and free, Obedient to Thy word,
Rejoiced in heaven wilh Thee. O may the spirit Thou hast given, Return unsullied back to heaven.
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HYMN 70. (8's <fc 7's.)
1 We have met, dear friends and brethren,
Our respects to pay to one Who has left this world of sorrow, And to glory now has gone.
2 Since our friend has gone to glory,
Though we mourn, yet we'll rejoice, For he sought the way to heaven, And made Jesus Christ his choice.
3 To all those who sleep in Jesus,
Death is sweet and has no sting, But to haughty, stubborn sinners, Death of terrors is the king.
4 Then, poor sinners, stop and ponder
Well your steps as you pass on, Lest you end your days in sorrow, When your fancied joys are gone.
HYMN 71. (C.M.D.) i The Gospel standard high is raised On Zion's sacred shore ; Rejoice, ye Saints, our God be praised,
Satan's long reign is o'er. The bright Millennium dawns at last,
The faithful shall be free, Christ will reward their trials past With immortality.
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Earth, to proud loveliness restored,
Shall echo back the strains From thousand heavenly choirs poured,
When Christ in triumph reigns. Refulgent in the beams of love
The Savior's presence given, The Saints on earth, with Saints above,
Shall share the rest of heave
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HYMN 72. (S.M.) i Lord, make Thy mercy known To all who here reside ; Let heaven's blessing rest upon And with them all abide.
2 My Master and my God
Has sent me forth to bless, And preach to all His holy word, And dwell with sons of peace,
3 A son of peace dwells here,
Thy grace to him be given, On earth may he Thy law revere, And dwell with Thee in heaven.
HYMN 73. (6-8's.) i Captain of Israel's host, and Guide Of all who seek the land above, Beneath the shadow we abide,
The cloud of Thy protecting love!
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Our strength Thy grace, our rule Thy word, Our end the glory of the Lord.
i By Thy unerring Spirit led,
We shall not in the desert stray, We shall no other guidance need, Nor miss our providential way, As far from danger as from fear, While love, almighty love is near.
HYMN 74. (6-8's.)
i When quiet in my house I sit,
Thy books be my companion still, My joy Thy sayings to repeat,
Talk o'er the record of Thy will, And search the oracles divine, Till every heartfelt word be mine.
2 O may Thy gracious word divine
Subject of all my converse be; So will the Lord His foll'wer join,
And talk and walk Himself with me, So shall my heart His presence prove, And burn with everlasting love.
3 Oft as I lay me down to rest,
O may Thy reconciling word Sweetly compose my weary breast, While on the bosom of my Lord
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I sink in blissful dreams away, And visions oi eternal day.
4 Rising to my Savior's praise,
Thee may I publish all day long, And let Thy precious word of grace
Flow from my heart and fill my tongue, Fill all my life with purest love, And join me to the Church above.
HYMN 75. (8's & 7's.)
i Go, ye messengers of heaven, Chosen by divine command, Go and publish free salvation To a dark, benighted land.
2 Go to island, vale, and mountain,
To fulfil the great command, Gather out the sons of Jacob, To possess the promised land.
3 When your thousands all are gathered,
And their prayers for you ascend, And the Lord has crowned with blessings All the labors ot your hand,
4 Then the song of joy and transport
Will from every land resound,
Then the heathen, long in darkness,
By their Savior will be crowned.
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HYMN 76. (L.M.)
From all that dwell below the sides Let the Creator's praise arise, Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue.
Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord,
Eternal truth attends Thy word ;
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
HYMN 77. (P.M.i
Israel, awake from thy long silent slumber, Shake off the fetters that bound thee so long, Chains of oppressions ! we'll break them asunder, song !
And join with the ransomed in victory's Arise ! tor the time has come, Israel must gather home, High on the mountains the Ensign we see; Fall'n is the Gentile power, Soon will their reign be o'er, Tyrants must rule no more, Israel is free !
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i Tremble, ye nations of Gentiles, for yonder The hosts of the despot, in battle array, With engines of war shake the earth with their thunder, The bright sword is drawn and the sheath thrown away ! Sound the alarm of war, Through nations near and far, Let its dread tones be heard o'er land and sea. Zion shall dwell in peace, Israel will still increase, Liberty ne'er shall cease, Israel is free !
3 Come to the land oi the mountain and prairie, Gather in strength to our home in the west ; Free are her sons as the breeze round the aerie, Birthplace of Prophets and home of the blest. Come, let us haste away, Here we'll no longer stay, Zion, thy btauties we're yearning to see. Saints raise the heavenly song, Join with the ransomed throng, Angels the notes prolong, Israel is free !
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HYMN 78. (C.M.D.)
i O Lord, do Thou Thy gifts bestow
On these adoj.ted ones, And let Thy Spirit largely flow,
And own them as Thy sons. E'en as Thy promise was of old,
One Spirit they should have, That all things past it should unfold,
With present light to save.
2 In dreams and visions of the night,
Revealing things to come, Unfolding wisdom's purest light,
Of Zion's happy home. New tongues declaring heavenly power,
And light t' interpret plain, That Saints may know in this dread hour,
Thy gifts are come again.
3 Give faith to realize the same,
With truth Thy Sai ts inspire, And own Thy people's faith to claim
All else their hearts desire. Let wisdom, knowledge, truth and love
Lead them in Thy commands, That they may prove Thy gifts divine,
By laying on of hands.
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HYMN 79. (S.M.)
i For the strength of the hills we bless Thee,
Our G> d, our father-.' God; Thou hast made Thy children mighty,
By the touch 01 the mountain sod ; Thou hast led Thy chosen Israel
To freedom's last abode; For the strength of the hills we bless Thee
Our God, our fathers' God.
2 At the hands of foul oppressors,
We have borne and suffered long ; Thou hast been our help in weakness,
And Thy strength has made us strong ; 'Mid ruthless foes outnumbered,
Our weary steps we trod ; For the strength of the hills we bless Thee,
Our God, our fathers' God.
3 Thou hast led lis here in safety,
Where Thy mountain bulwark stands, As the guardian of the loved ones
Thou hast brought from many lands For the rock and for the river,
For the valley's k rtile sod, For the strength of the hills we bless Thee,
Our God, our fathers' God.
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The wild bird swiftly darteth
On his quarry from the heights, And the "ed untutored Indian
Seeks here his rude delights ; But we, for Thy communion
Have sought the mountain sod . For the strength of the hills we bless Thee.
Our God, our fathers' God.
We are watchers of a beacon
Whose light must never die, We are guardians of an altar
'Midst the silence of the sky ; The rocks yield founts of courage,
Struck forth as by Thy rod ; For the strength of the hills we bless Thee,
Our God, our fathers' God.
6 For the shadow of Thy presence,
Round our camp of rock o'erspread. For the canon's rugged defiles,
And the bce'.ling crags o'erhead, For the snows and lor the torrents,
For the free heart's burial sod, For the strength of the hills we bless Thee,
Our God, our fathers' God.
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HYMN 80. (8's.) i This God is the God we adore.
Our faithful, unchangeable Friend
Whose love is as large as His power,
And knows not beginning nor end
2 'Tis Jesus, the first and the last,
Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home, We'll praise Him for all that is past, And trust Him for all that's to come.
HYMN 81. (8's, 7's&4.) i Men of God, go, take your stations,
Darkness reigns throughout the earth ; Go, proclaim among all nations, Joyful news of heavenly birth,
Bear the tidings Angels brought again to earth.
2 Of the Gospel not ashamed.
As the power of God to save, Go, and let it be proclaimed To the free-born and the slave,
Blessed freedom, Such as Zion's children have.
3 When exposed to fears and dangers,
Jesus will His own defend ; Borne afar 'midst foes and strangers, Jesus will appear your Friend,
And His presence Shall be with you to the end.
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HYMN 82. (8's, 7's & 4.)
i O'er the gloomy hills of darkness, Look, my soul, he still and gaze ; All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace ;
Blessed Jubliee ! Let thy glorious morning dawn.
2 Let the Indian and the Negro,
Let the rude Barbarian see That divine and glorious conquest Once obtain on Calvary ;
Let the Gospel Soon resound from pole to pole.
3 Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness,
Grant them, Lord, the glorious light, And from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night,
Chase the darkness From their long benighted eyes.
4 Fly abroad, thou mighty Gospel,
Win and conquer, never cease ; So Immanuel's fair dominions Shall extend, and still increase,
Till the kingdoms Of the world are all His own.
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HYMN S3. (L.M.)
i Come hither, all ye weary souls, Ye heavy-laden sinners, come, I'll give you rest from all your toils, And raise you to my heavenly home.
2 They shall find rest that learn of me,
I'm of a meek and lowly mind, But passion rages like the sea, And pride is restless as the wind.
3 Blest is the man whose shoulders take
My yoke, and hear it with delight, My yoke is easy to his neck,
My grace shall make the burden light.
4 Then, Lord, we humbly venture near,
By unbelief and guilt opprest, Henceforth, Thine easy yoke we'll bear, And seek in 1 hee the promised rest.
HYMN 84. (C.M.D.)
i When sickness clouds the soul with grief. And wastes this mortal frame, Thy ord'nance brings our woes relief, Through faith in Thy great name.
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Anointed with the holy oil, And by Thy servants blest,
We wait upon Thy promised aid In all that we request.
2 If sin has brought thy scourging rod,
May we Thy chast'ning prove, \nd learn, from all we suffer here,
Thy precepts more to love. But should the Enemy of man
Distracting cares intrude, Give faith to overcome the ill,
And triumph in the good.
3 When darkness and temptations come,
And worldly cares arise, And sickness, poverty and death
Our fondest hopes surprise, O let Thy Spirit's light impart
Renewing strength divine, That we may rise above them all, ' And know that we are Thine.
HYMN 85. (L.M.)
i Before Jehovah's glorious throne, Ye nations bow with sacred joy ; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create, and He destroy.
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2 His sov'reign power, without our aid,
Made us of clay and formed us men, And when like wand'ring sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again.
3 We'll crown Thy gates with thankful songs,
High as the heaven our voice; raise, And earth, with her ten thousand toigues. Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise.
4 Wide as the world fe Thy command,
Vast as eternity Thy love, Firm as a rock Thy truth shall stand, When rolling years shall cease to move.
HYMN 86. (L.M.)
i Dark is the human mind, when bound In unbelief's degrading thrall, Sunken the soul that scorns the sound Of truth's ennobling, saving call.
2 Lord, give us faith that we may rend
The monster's clutch from every breast, A faith by which we may ascend From truth to truth, to reach Thy rest.
3 Faith that shall pierce doubt's thickest gloom
And see Thy glory shining clear, Faith that through life, and 'yond the tomb, Shall find Thy promised blessings near.
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HYMN 87. (8'S(fe7's.)
1 Satan's empire long has flourished,
Satan's power has mighty grown, Nations bend beneath his sceptre,
Princes bow before his throne. Sons of Zioh, up ! arouse you !
Satan's might must be o'erthn.wn.
2 Buckle on Johovah's armor,
Truth's the weapon, faith's the shield, Endloss lives await the viclor,
God is with us, sin must yield. On, and fear not ! earth's redemption
W aits the issue of the field.
HYMN 88. (P.M.)
Go ! ye Gospel heralds, go! To the land of darkness go, And to every clime proclaim Christ will come on earth to reign, And then we'll go, we'll go to Zion's land.
In a gallant ship we ride, Sent to spread the Gospel \vide, And its glorious tidings roll O'er the earth, from pole to pole, And then we'll go, we'll go to Zion's land.
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Come, ye faithful Saints, and sing Sacred songs to Zion's King, Take the crown so freely given, Presented by the Lord of heaven, And then sit down, sit down with Christ the Lamb.
HYMN 89. (7'S.)
i Lord, we come before Thee now, At Thy feet we humbly bow ; Do not Thou our suit disdain, Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain?
2 In Thine own appointed way, Now we seek Thee, here we stay ; Lord, from hence we would not go, Till a blessing Thou bestow.
3 Send some message from Thy word, That may joy and peace afford, Comfort those who weep and mourn, Let "the time of love" return.
4 Grant we all may seek and find Thee, our gracious God and kind, Heal the sick, the captive free, Let us all rejoice in Thee.
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HYMN 90. (L.M.)
i Come, dearest Lord, descend and dwell
By faith and love, in every breast,
Then shall we know and taste and feel
The joys that cannot he expressed.
2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength,
Make our enlarged souls possess, And learn the height and breadth and length And depth of Thine unmeasured grace.
3 Now to the God whose power can do More than our thoughts or wishes know, Be everlasting honor done,
By all the Church, through Christ His Son.
HYMN 91. (CM.)
i Come, Thou desire of all Thy Saints, Our humble strains attend, While, with our praises and complaints, Low at Thy feet we bend.
2 When we Thy wondrous glories hear, And all Thy suff' rings trace, What sweetly awful scenes appear ! What rich, unbounded grace!
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3 How should our songs, like those above,
With warm devotion rise ! How should our souls, with wings of love, Mount upward to the skies !
4 But ah! the song, how cold it flows'
How languid our desire ! How faint the sacred passion glows, Till Thou the heart inspire !
5 Come, Lord, Thy love alone can raise
In us the heavenly flame ! Then shall our lips resound Thy praise, Our hearts adore Thy name.
HYMN 92. (8's <fe 7's.)
i Lo ! the Gentile chain is broken , Freedom's banner waves on high ; List, ye nations ! by this token,
Know that your redemption's nigh.
2 See, on yonder distant mountain,
Zion's standard wide unfurled. Far above Missouri's fountain, Lo ! it waves for all the world.
3 Freedom, peace and full salvation
Are the blessings guaranteed, Liberty to every nation,
Every tongue, and every creed.
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4 Come, ye Christian sects, and Pagan,
Pope and Protestant and Priest, Worshipers of God or Dagon, Come ye to fair freedom's feast.
5 Come, ye sons of doubt and wonder,
Indian, Moslem, Greek or Jew, All your shackles burst asunder. Freedom's banner waves for you.
6 Cease to butcher one another,
Join the covenant of peace, Be to all a friend, a brother,
This will bring the world release,
7 Lo ! our King! the great Messiah,
Prince of peace, shall come to reign ; ^ound again, ye heavenly choir, Peace on earth, good will to men.
HYMN 93. (8's & 7's.)
i As the dew, from heaven distilling, Gently on the grass descends, And revives it, thus fulfilling What Thy providence intends,
2 Let Thy doctrine, Lord, so gracious, Thus descending from above, Blest by Thee, prove efficacious To fulfil Thy work of love.
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3 Lord, heboid this congregation,
Precious promises fulfil ; From Thy holy habitation Let the dews of life distil.
4 Let our cry come up before Thee,
Sweetest influence shed around ; So the people shall adore Thee, And confess the joyful sound.
HYMN 94. (L.M.)
i O Thou, at whose almighty word
The glorious light from darkness sprung, Thy quick'ning influence afford,
And clothe with power the preacher's tongue.
2 As when of old the waters flowed
Forth from the rock at Thy command, Moses in vain had waved his rod Without Thy wonder-working hand.
3 As when the. walls of Jericho
Down to the earth at once were cast,
It was Thy power th it brought them low
And not the trumpet's feeble blast.
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4 Thus we would in the means be found, And thus on Thee alone depend ; O make the Gospel's joyful sound Effectual to the promised end.
HYMN 95. (CM.)
i Once more we come before our God, Once more His blessing ask; O may not duty seem a load, Nor worship prove a task !
2 May we receive the word we hear,
Each in an honest heart, And keep the sacred treasure there, Nor ever with it part.
3 Awake, O heavenly wind, awake!
Refreshing breezes blow, Let every plant Thy power partake, And all the garden grow.
4 Revive the parched with soft'ning showers,
The cold with warmth divine ; The benefit shall all be ours, Be all the glory Thine,
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HYMN 96. (CM.)
i With joy we own Thy servants, Lord, Thy ministers below, Ordained to spread Thy truth abroad, That allThy name may know.
2 O may they now, and ever, keep
Their eyes intent on Thee ! Do Thou, Great Shepherd of the sheep. Their bright example be.
3 With plenteous grace their hearts prepare.
To execute Thy will, And give them patience, love and care, And faithfulness and skill.
4 Inspire their minds with ardent zeal
Thy flock to feed and teach, And may they live, and may they feel, The truths they're called to preach.
5 As showers refresh the thirsty plain,
So let their labors prove, By them extend Thy righteous reign, The reign of truth and love.
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HYMN 97. (7'S.)
i Hark ! the song of jubilee,
Loud as mighty thunders roar, Or the fulness of the sea,
When it breaks upon the shore.
2 See! Jehovah's banner's furled,
Sheathed His sword, He speaks, 'tis done! Now the kingdoms of this world Are the kingdoms of His Son.
3 He shall reign from pole to pole,
With supreme, unbounded sway ; He shall reign when, like a scroll, Yonder heavens have passed away.
4 H allelujah ! for the Lord
God omnipotent shall reign; Hallelujah! Let the word
Echo round the earth and main.
HYMN 98. (8's, 7's. 4.)
i Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace.
O refresh us, Traveling through this wilderness.
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2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For the Gospel's joyful sound ; May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound.
Ever faithful To the truth may we be found.
HYMN 99. (CM.)
i May we, who know the joyful sound, Still practice what we know, Not hearers of the word alone, But doers of it too
2 By acts of mercy let us show
We have not heard in vain,
But kindly feel another's woe.
And long to ease his pain.
3 The widow's heart shall share our joy,
The orphan and oppressed Shall see we love the sweet employ To succor the distressed.
4 We'll teach the ignorant the way
True happiness to know, And how the vilest sinner may Escape eternal woe.
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5 Thankful that we the Gospel hear, And love the joyful sound, O may the sacred fruits appear, And in our lives abound.
HYMN 100. (LM.)
i Though now the nations sit beneath The darkness of oVrspreading death, God will arise with light divine, On Zion's holy towers to shine.
2 That light shall glance on distant lands And heathen tribes, in joyful bands, Come with exulting haste to prove The power and greatness of His love.
3 Lord, spread the triumphs of Thy grace, Let truth and righteousness and peace, In mild and lovely forms, display
The glories of the Latter-day.
HYMN 101. (L.M.)
i The rising sun has chased the night And sought again the cheering light; This mercy multiplies our days, And calls us to renew our praise.
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2 We laid us down and sweetly slept, The Lord our souls in safety kept, We wake His goodness to proclaim, And sing new honors to His name.
3 We know not what His will ordains, But 'tis our joy that Jesus reigns ; Though dangers, snares and foes abound, Th' eternal arms will us surround.
4 Teach us to walk with Thee to-day, Ever to keep Thy holy way, Ourselves to Thee we would resign, Content to know that we are Thine.
HYMN 102. (7's &, 6's, D.)
i We'll sing the songs of Zion,
Though now in distant lands ; Our harps shall not be lying
Untouched by skilful hands. The winds in flitting breezes
Will sweep the sounding string, And tune its lofty praises.
If Saints neglect to sing.
2 O Zion! long adored,
By Seers and Saints of old, Thy blessings are restored, Thy beauties we behold;
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Thy walls are sure salvation, And all Thy gates are praise,
A peaceful habitation In these the Latter-days.
3 When Zion reached the mountains,
They gave their golden store, And all the limpid fountains
Did healing virtues pour ; Where reigned but gloomy sadness,
And earth seemed in repose, Resounds the song of gladness,
And blossoms as the rose.
4 From Zion's favored valley,
Shines Gospel light and grace, And millions soon will rally
Around her gath'ring-place, Where every law of heaven,
Its councils do design To save us, will be given
Within her sacred shrine.
5 The wealth and scenes of splendor
That worldly minds may prize, Are nothing to the grandeur
Of Zion in our eyes ; Adorned with all the graces
Of Him who called thee forth,
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We love Thy chosen places Alone of all the earth.
6 Yes ! Zion's theme and spirit
Our bosoms will inspire, Until we shall inherit
The land that we desire, Where Saints from every nation
Will swell the strain anew, Ascribe the great salvation
To Him who brought us through.
HYMN 103. (CM.)
i O God, Thou great, Thou good, Thou wise, Eternal is Thy name ; Thy power hath reared the lofty skies, And built creation's frame.
2 The universe Thy praise declares;
Through all its vast design, Thy glorious handiwork appears, Thy power and wisdom shine.
3 And ere creation had its birth,
Thou didst devise a plan, Amidst Thy glorious works on earth To form Thy creature man.
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*4 Thou mad'st him monarch of the world, And didst his kindred own, Until by sin down he was hurled, And forfeited his throne.
5 Then Satan seized the power of state,
And did his sceptre sway, Brought down the strong, the wise, the great, To mingle with the clay.
6 Thus did the foe his malice glut.
And all the world enslave, The spirit in the prison shut, The body in the grave.
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i But hark ! how sweet the joyful sound ! How grateful to the ear! A ransom for the lost is found, A Savior doth appear.
2 He meets Apollyon, lays him low
In every deadly strife, Becomes victorious o'er His foe, And reigns the Prince of Life.
3 The power of death and hell He shakes,
His power and love to show, The prison-doors asunder breaks, And lets the captive go.
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4 Then for this cause the body bends
Beneath the liquid wave, In favor of our kindred friends Who slumber in the grave ;
5 That through the law our God doth give,
All who obedient prove Together on the earth may live, When all is peace and love.
6 Thus, then, the dead we do baptize,
That when Christ comes again, All Zion from beneath may rise, And in His kingdom reign.
7 The Saints below and Saints above
And Saints on earth agree To praise, in unison and love, Our God
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HYMN 104. (8's & 7's.)
1 See, the mighty angel flying !
See, he speeds his way to earth, To proclaim the Messed Gospel, And restore the ancient faith..
2 Hear, O men, the proclamation 1
Cease from vanity and strife,
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Hasten to receive the Gospel, And obey the words of life.
3 Soon the earth will hear the warning.
Then the judgments will descend ; Oh ! before the days of sorrow,
Make the Lord of Hosts your friend.
4 Then, when dangers are around you,
And the wicked are distressed, You, with all the Saints in Zion, Shall enjoy eternal rest.
HYMN 105. (8's, 7's <fe 4.)
i On the mountain's top appearing, Lo! the sacred herald stands ! Welcome news to Zion bearing. Zion long in hostile lands.
Mourning captive ! God Himself shall loose thy bands.
2 Lo ! thy sun is risen in glory,
God Himself appears thy friend. All thy foes shall flee before thee. Here their boasted triumphs end.
Great deliv'rance Zion's King vouchsafes to send.
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Enemies no more shall trouble, All thy wrongs shall he redressed,
For thy shame thou shalt have double, In thy Maker's favor blest.
All thy conflicts End in an eternal rest.
HYMN 106. (S.M.)
i And are we yet alive,
And see each other's face ?
Glory and praise to Jesus give
For His redeeming grace.
2 Preserved by power divine,
To full salvation here, Again in Jesus' praise we join, And in His sight appear.
3 What troubles have we seen,
What conflicts have we past, Fightings without and fears within Since we assembled last !
4 But out of all, the Lord
Has brought us by His love, And still He doth His help afford, And hides our life above.
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5 Then let us make our boast
Of His redeeming power, Which saves us to the uttermost, Till we can sin no more.
6 Let us take up the cross,
Till we the crown obtain, And gladly reckon all things loss, So we may Jesus gain.
HYMN 107. (CM.)
i All praise to our redeeming Lord, Who joins lis by His grace, And bids us, each to each restored, Together seek His face.
2 He bids us build each.other up,
And, gathered into one, To our high calling's glorious hope We hand in hand go on.
3 The gifts which He on one bestows,
We all delight to prove, The grace through every vessel flows In purest streams of love.
4 E'en now we think and speak the same,
And cordially agree, Concentrated, through Jesus' name, In perfect harmony.
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5 We all partake the joy of one,
The common peace we feel, A peace to sensual minds unknown, A joy unspeakable.
6 And if our fellowship below
In Jesus be so sweet. What heights of rapture shall we know, When round His throne we meet.
HYMN 108. (S.M.)
1 How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion's hill, Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal !
2 How charming is their voice !
How sweet their tidings are !
"Zion, behold thy Savior King,
He reigns triumphant here ! ' '
3 How blessed are our ears
That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and Prophets waited for, And sought, but never found !
4 How blessed are our eyes
That see this heavenly light i
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Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight.
5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ,
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.
6 The Lord makes bare His arm,
Through all the earth abroad ; Let every nation now behold Their Savior and their God.
HYMN 109. (L.M.)
i Praise ye the Lord ! my heart shall join In work so pleasant, so divine, Now while the flesh is my abode. And when my soul ascends to God.
2 Praise shall employ my nobler powers While immortality endures ;
My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life and thought and being last.
3 Why should I make a man my trust? Princes must die and turn to dust,
Their breath departs, their pomp and power And thoughts all vanish in an hour.
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4 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God ! He made the sky And earth and seas and all their train, And none shall find His promise vain.
5 His truth forever stands secure,
He saves th' oppressed, He feeds the poor, He sends the lab'ring conscience peace, And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
6 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind, The Lord supports the sinking mind, He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless.
7 He loves His Saints, He knows them well, But turns the wicked down to hell;
Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns, Praise Him in everlasting strains.
HYMN 110 (L.M.)
i Salvation ! sacred word of love,
Of joy and peace, of truth and light, First heard in holy courts above, Far from the fallen sphere of night.
2 Salvation! thrilling, sweetest sound That can intelligences greet. Anthem of heaven ! from thence it found Its way through space to man's retreat.
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3 Salvation! previous, priceless boon,
Gift of the Gods by God the Son. Creation, shout ! for know that soon The heavens and earth will join in one.
4 Salvation, like a stream of life,
Is rushing round our favored earth ; The meek, illumed, emerged from strife, Are joyous in the heavenly birth.
5 Salvation ! let the echo ring
To every people, kindred, tongue, Jasus shall reign Idumea's King, The "Golden Age" is e'en begun.
6 Salvation brings a jubilee,
Anon the Saints shall toil no more ; Rejoice ! in triumph bend the knee, The crown put on, the Lord adore.
HYMN 111. (C.M.D.)
i To Thee, O God, we do approach
With gratitude and praise, To know Thy character is such
As 'twas in former days; That Thou hast made us in Thy form,
Though now we fallen be, Yet still in fashion though a worm,
We'll rise to life with Thee.
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2 Tliou dwellest in the purest light,
Where truth and glory shine, The brightest of perfected power
And majesty is Thine. But man, alas ! how prone to sin,
How subject to disease ! Deformed and fallen, touched by death,
He bends to every breeze.
3 Yet thanks be to Thy holy name
For truth restored to earth, That man, though lost, can now regain
A pure celestial birth, And be restored to Thy bright form,
Through constancy and love, To see Thy face, and live with Thee
On earth or heaven above.
4 What honor, glory and renown,
Await the pure in heart, When they, transformed to be like Thee.
Shall all Thy light impart, And have eternal lives to give,
Kingdoms and worlds to sway, And neither pain nor sorrow feel,
Through all eternity 1
HYMN H2. (L.M.) Lord, Thou hast searched and seen me through, Thine eye commands with piercing view,
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My rising and my resting hours,
My heart and flesh, with all their powers !
2 My thoughts, before they are my own, Are to my God distinctly known,
He knows the words I mean to speak Ere from my op'ning lips they break.
3 Within Thy circling power I stand. On ev'ry side I find Thy hand; Awake, asleep, at home, abroad,
I am surrounded still with God.
4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great, What large extent, what lofty height! My soul, with all the powers I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost.
5 O may these thoughts possess my breast, Where'er I rove, where'er I rest!
Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for God is there.
HYMN 113. (2-8's«fc6.)
I Come, let us purpose with one heart To follow virtue, and impart
The bliss of life below, That we industriously may live, And by our labor have to give, As Gospel precepts show.
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2 With diligence we'll still pursue Those acts of grace and mercy due
To toil-worn lab'ring man ! We'll aid the helpless, and secure The means of life to bless the poor,
And help them all we can.
3 Neat in our dress, not sumptuous clad, Nor vain, nor sombre, looking sad,
In all our garments clean ! Fresh in our bodies, whole our clothes, And free from all the Spirit loathes,
Nor proud, nor lowly mean.
4 Still lab'ring with our heads or hands, We may lay up for just demands,
And honestly provide For heavenly light and earthly things, That we may have the joy that brings
A heaven to each fireside.
HYMN 114. (L.M.)
With all my powers of heart and tongue, I'll praise my Maker in my song, Angels shall hear the notes I raise, Approve the song, and join the praise.
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2 I'll sing Thy truth and mercy, Lord, I'll sing the wonders of Thy word ;
' Not all Thy works and names below So much Thy power and glory show.
3 To God I cried when troubles rose, He heard me and subdued my foes, He did my rising fears control,
And strength diffused through all my soul.
4 Amidst a thousand snares I stand, Upheld and guided by Thy hand, Thy words my fainting soul revive, And keep my dying faith alive.
HYMN 115. (L.M.)
i How sweet communion is on earth With those who've realized the birth Of water, who the Spirit's powers Receive, in genial quick'ning showers.
2 To such these sacred emblems prove " Blest source of purity and love; They onward to perfection press, Observing laws of righteousness.
3 Each evil they are taught to shun, Rememb'ring God's incarnate Son, Who suffered on th' accursed tree To set the contrite sinner free.
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4 Who would His sacred laws obey Being baptized without delay, To such the promise still is given, This is the door that opens heaven.
5 May we who have thus humbly fled To Jesus as our living Head,
This day our solemn vows record, And ever live to serve the Lord.
6 Till we around the sacred board, The marriage supper of our Lord, Behold Him crowned, our vict'ries bring, And own Him as our sov' reign King.
HYMN 116. (CM.)
1 Ye sons of men, a feeble race,
Exposed to every snare, Come, make the Lord your dwelling-place, And try and trust His care.
2 No ill shall enter where you dwell,
Or, if the plagues come nigh, And sweep th£ wicked down to hell, 'Twill raise the Saints on high.
3 He'll give His angels charge to keep
Your feet in all your ways, To watch your pillows while you sleep, And guard your happy days.
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4 Their hands shull bear you, lest you fall
And dash against the stones,
Are they not servants at His call,
And sent t' attend His sons?
5 Because on me they set their love,
I'll save them, saith the Lord, I'll hear their joyful souls above Destruction and the sword.
6 My grace shall answer when they call,
In trouhle I'll be nigh, My power shall help them when they fall, And raise them when they die.
HYMN 117. (P.M.)
i Up! arouse thee, O beautiful Zion,
Wake, awake, 'tis the warder's deep cry, For the season of slumber hath ended.
And the spoiler is watchful and nigh. With courage elate, and heart to be great.
All deadly incumbrance cast down, Gird on for the fight, your armor so bright,
For the prize is a glorious crown.
2 Up! arouse thee, O beautiful Zion,
Give the mammon care-clouds to the wind; When the bugle's shrill summons is, Rally 1 'Tis but cowards would linger behind.
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You've foes to o'ercome in each heart and home,
Then fixed be your purpose, and high, With God at your head, O feel not dismayed,
But be forward to conquer or die.
3 O who would shrink from the glorious strife,
With so dazzling a guerdon in view? Who so base as to herd with the traitor?
It sparkleth not, dastard, for you. [feel
Who with nerve like steel, and soul that can
For the good and the pure and the brave, Will be foremost in right and trust in God's might,
And their honor the heav'ns can save!
4 Destruction and gloom hang over the earth.
Though unseen by the worldly throng, And hark! there'll be death in the echoes
Of the gathering, ominous storm. Then arouse thee, O beautiful /ion,
Wake, awake, 'tis the warder's dec" crv For the season of slumber hath ended,
And the spoiler is watchful and nigh.
HYMN US. (L.M.) i When God's own people stand in need His goodness will provide supplies ; Thus, when Elijah faints for bread, A raven to his succor flies.
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2 At God's command, with speedy wings,
The hungry bird resigns its prey. And to the holy Prophet brings The needful portion day by day.
3 This method may be counted strange,
But happy was Elijah's lot, For nature's course shall sooner change Than God's dear children be forgot.
4 This wonder has been oft renewed,
And Saints by sweet experience find That evils overruled for good,
Their foes to friendly deeds inclined.
5 Who shall distrust that mighty hand
Which rules with universal sway, Which nature's laws can countermand, Or feed us by a bird of prey ?
HYMN 119. (L.M.)
i O Lord, do Thou in heaven seal
The solemn pledge these two have made And may th y still be blest to feel The obligations on them laid !
2 O may their constancy of heart
Be like the Master whom they serve, Nor aught in life ill thoughts impart,
To cause them from this bond to swerve.
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3 Give them intelligence and light
To build their future bliss upon, And may Thy laws, by day and night, Unite their hearts, in Thee, as one t
4 And may this solemn rite inspire
The flame of pure connubial love, And virtue prompt each pure desire In all the scenes of life to move.
5 As sep'rate streams unite in one,
And, flowing deep, their channels weart May they in love glile smoothly on, Still gath'ring as they onward bear.
6 And, like each tributary stream,
Their loving offspring still increase, Till generations countless, seem An ocean of their loveliness.
7 Give him the power to guard and shield
This helpmate of his future life,
While she by softer passions yields
The solace of a virtuous wife.
8 And when their mortal course is run,
May still this bond of love endure, Till they, celestial honors won, Live with the loving and the pure.
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HYMN 120. (L.M.)
i How great the joy, that promised day, When the disciples met to pray ; Through the whole house the Spirit came, And crowned their heaJs like tongues of flame.
2 The gifts di pensed that happy hour, Attended with convincing power, And every soul assembled there
In his own tongue the truth did hear.
3 Kndowed thus with the power of God, The Savior's words they spread abroad, Go and declare the glorious scheme, My Gospel shall mankind redeem.
4 He that believes what you proclaim, And is baptized in Jesus" name, My pard'ning ordinance shall have, And feel the Gospel's power to save.
5 The honest soul, though learned or rude, Shall by these tidings be subdued,
And shall receive the Comforter, That by your hands I will confer.
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6 Satan shall tremble at his loss,
And man, enraged, defend his cause; But ye shall win your widening way, Till nr.'.ions shall the truth obey.
HYMN 121. (L.M.)
i Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise Thy name, give thanks and siig, To show Thy love by morning light, And talk of all Thy truths at night.
2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
No mortal care shall seize my breast, O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound.
3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless His works, and bless His word; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine, How deep Thy councils, how divine !
4 But oh ! what triumph shall I raise
To Thy dear name, through endless days, When in the realms of joy I see Thy face in full felicity.
5 Sin, my worst enemy before,
Shall vex my eyes and ears no more, My inward foes shall all be slain, Nc: Satan break my peace again.
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6 Then shall I see and hear and know All I desired and wished below, And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy.
HYMN 122. (8's & 7's.)
i O awake! my slumb'ring minstrel, Let my heart forget its spell ; Say, O say, in sweetest accents, Zion prospers, all is well.
2 Strike a chord unknown to sadness,
Strike, and let its numbers tell In celestial tones of gladness, Zion prospers, all is well.
3 Zion's welfare is my portion,
And I feel my bosom swell With a warm, divine emotion. When she prospers, all is well.
4 Zion, lo! thy day is dawning.
Though the darksome shadows swell, Faith and hope prelude the morning; Thou art prospering, all is well.
5 Thy swift messengers are treading
Thy high courts where princes dwell, And thy glorious light is spreading; Zion prospers, all is well.
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HYMN 123. (4-6's <fc 2-8's.)
High on the mountain top
A banner is unfurled, Ye nations now look up, It waves to all the world In Deseret's sweet, peaceful land; On Zion's mount behold it stand !
For God remembers still
His promise made of old, That He on Zion's hill
Truth's standard would unfold ! Her light should there attract the gaze Of all the world in latter days.
His house shall there be reared,
His glory to display ; And people shall be heard In distant lands to say, We'll now go up and serve the Lord, Obey His truth, and learn His word.
For there we shall be taught The law that will go forth, With truth and wisdom fraught. To govern all the earth ; Forever there his ways we'll tread, And save ourselves with all our dead.
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Then hail to Deseret,
A refuge for the good, And safety for the great, If they but understood That God with plagues will shake the world Till all its thrones shall down be hurled.
In Deseret dToth truth
Rear up its royal head; Though nations may oppose, Still wider it shall spread ; Yes, truth and justice, love and grace, In Deseret find ample place.
HYMN 124. (L.M.)
Oh, fear not, brother, years of peace,
Of joy celestial thine shall be; Thy grievous trials then will cease,
And thou shalt rest contentedly.
Oh, care not, brother, let thy day Of fierce, contentious struggle come;
'Twill serve to hasten thee away To Zion's consecrated home.
Hope! hope on, brother, happier times Await but now thine own command
In Zion's pure and peaceful climes, In Ephraim's fair and goodly land.
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4 Oh, weep not, sister, dry thy tears!
Thy Savior bids them cease to flow ; Forego thy griefs, forget thy fears, And hope for brighter days to know.
5 Cheer ! cheer thee, sister, heavenly joy
Shall fill thy soul, shall swell thy heart ; Thy peace shall be without alloy ; This is indeed the better part.
6 See, see! my brother, see! it breaks,
The dawn of earth's Sabbatic day; It's genial light prophetic speaks :
' Thy toils will soon have passed away,
7 Look ! look thou, sister, see the Sun
Of Zion's glory shines for thee; Hark! hear His voice — the Holy One: "Come all ye faithful, reign with me."
HYMN 125. (2-8's & 6's.)
Except the Lord conduct the plan, The best concerted schemes are vain,
And never can succeed ; We spend our wretched strength for naught, But if our works in Thee are wrought,
They shall be blest indeed.
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2 Lord, if Thou didst. Thyself, inspire Our souls with this intense desire
Thy goodness to proclaim, Thy glory if we now intend, O let our deeds begin and end
Complete in Jesus' name.
3 In Jesus' name, behold we meet, Far from an evil world retreat,
And all its frantic ways ; One only thing resolved to know, To square our useful lives below,
By reason and by grace.
4 Not in the tombs we pine to dwell, Nor in the dark monastic cell,
By vows and grates confined ; Freely to all ourselves we give, Constrained by Jesus' love to live
The servants of mankind.
5 Now, Jesus, now Thy love impart, To govern each devoted heart,
And fit us for Thy will; Deep founded in the truth of grace, Build up the rising Church, and place
The city on the hill.
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O may our love and faith abound, And may our lives to all around
With purest lustre shine, That all around our works may see, And give the glory, Lord, to Thee,
The heavenly light divine.
HYMN 126. (3-S's & 7.)
i The trials of the present day
Require the Saints to watch and pray. That they may keep the narrow way To the celestial glory.
2 For even Saints may turn aside, For fear of ills that may betide, Or else induced by worldly pride,
And lose celestial glory.
3 O'er rugged cliffs and mountains high, Through sunless vales the path may lie, Our faith and confidence to try
In the celestial glory.
4 Why should we fear, though cowards say Old Anak's hosts in ambush lay,
Or there's a lion in the way, To the celestial glory.
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5 Fear not, though life should be at stake. But think how Jesus for our sake Endured, that we might yet partake
Of the celestial glory.
6 We here may sometimes suffer wrong, Rut when we join with Enoch's throng, We'll loudly echo victory's song
In the celestial glory.
7 What though by some who seem devout, Our names as evil are cast out,
If honor clothe us round about In the celestial glory !
8 Be steadfast, and with courage hold The key of God's eternal mould, That will the mysteries unfold,
Of the celestial glory.
9 O let your hearts and hands be pure, And faithful to the end endure, That you the blessing may secure
Of the celestial glory.
io With patience cultivate within Those principles averse to sin, And be prepared to enter in To the celestial glory.
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ii Then let the times and seasons fly, And bring the glorious period nigh When Zion will be raised on high In the celestial glory.
HYMN 127. (CM )
i God of all consolation, take The glory of Thy grace; Thy gifts to Thee we render back In ceaseless songs of praise.
2 Through Thee we here together came,
In singleness of heart; We meet, O Jesus, in Thy name, And in Thy name we part.
3 We part ia body, not in mind;
Our minds continue one, And each to each in Jesus joined, We hand in hand go on.
4 Our souls are in Thy mighty hand,
Lord, Keep us faithful still! That we with all Thy Saints may stand On Zion's holy hill.
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HYMN 12S. (8's & 6's).
i New, is the voice thai nature breathes To those her book who read ; The changeful cloud, the fleeting beain, The fading rose, th' unresting stream Confirm her warning creed.
2 Now, is the word that wisdom writes
On palace, hall and bower, The buried past from hope is free, The future, what is that to thee?
Improve the present hour.
3 Now, saith the Spirit from on high,
Now, saith a page sublime; To-morrow hath its load of cares, To-morrow's hand no promise bears
Of the "accepted time."
4 Now, though another morn may rise
In purple and in gold, Thine eye, made dim by failing breath And shrouded in the dust of death,
May not its light behold.
5 Now, not to-morrow, oh, my soul,
Obey thy Maker's call, Lest darkly on the scroll of fate Stand fortli the fearful doom — -too late,
And thou be 'reft of all.
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HYMN 129. (CM.)
i Sing to the great Jehovah's praise, All praise to Him belongs; Who kindly lengthens out our days Demands our choicest songs.
2 His providence has brought us through
Another various year; We all, with vows and anthems new, Before our God appear.
3 Father, thy mercies past we own,
Thy still continued care; To Thee presenting, through Thy Son, Whate'er we have or are.
4 Our lips and lives shall gladly show
The wonders of Thy love, While on in Jesus' steps we go To seek Thy face above.
5 Our residue of days or hours,
Thine, wholly Thine shall be; And all our consecrated powers A sacrifice to Thee,
6 Till Jesus in the clouds appear,
To Saints on earth forgiven. And bring the grand Sabbatic year, The Jubilee of heaven.
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HYMN 130. (8's & 7's.)
i O my Father, thou that dwellest
In the high and glorious place ! When shall 1 regain Thy presence,
And again behold Thy face? In Thy holy habitation,
Did my spirit once reside? In my first primeval childhood,
Was I nurtured near Thy side?
2 For a wise and glorious purpose
Thou hast placed me here on °arth, And withheld the recollection
Of my former friends and birth. Yet oft-times a secret something
Whispered, You're a stranger here; And I felt that I had wandered
From a more exalted sphere.
3 I had learned to call Thee Father,
Through Thy Spirit from on high ; But, until the Key of Knowledge
Was restored, I knew not why. In the heavens are parents single?
No; the thought makes reason stare! Truth is reason ; truth eternal
Tells me, I've a mother there.
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4 When I leave this frail existence,
When I lay this mortal by, Father, Mother, may I meet you
In your royal courts on high? Then, at length, when I've completed
All you sent me forth to do, With your mutual approbation
Let me come and dwell with vou.
HYMN 131. (CM.)
i Weep not for him that's dead and gone, Nor to despair be driven ; Your child is saved through Jesus Christ ; He now has gone to heaven.
2 Gone far away from wicked men,
To mingle with the good, [white
Who washed their robes and made them In Christ's atoning blood.
3 'Tis true the trial was severe
That tore him from your breast ; But oh ! do not desire him now, For he has gone to rest.
4 When lying suff' ring on your knee,
Your heart was like to break, And oft you sighed and wept aloud, Oh 1 could my child but speak !
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=; And still you mourn his absence now, And think you are bereaved; Sister, look up, thy God is good ! Woman, thy child is saved!
6 Shed not for him the bitter tear, Nor yield to sore regret, 'Tis but the casket that lies here, * /? A
The gem is sparkling yet. O/-^**, .\,/&+» j<yjq
HYMN 132. (8's & Vs.)
i The night is wearing fast away, A stream of light is dawning, Sweet harbinger of that brig.it day. The fair Millennial morning.
2 Gloomy and dark the night has been,
And long the way and dreary; And sad the weeping Saints are seen, And faint, and worn, and weary.
3 Ye mournful pilgrims, cease your tears,
.And hush each sigh of sorrow; The light of that bright morn appears, The long Sabbatic morrow.
4 Lift up your heads ! behold from far
A flood of splendor streaming! It is the bright and Morning Star, In living lustre beaming.
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5 And see that star-like host around,
Of angel bands attending; Hark! hark! the trumpet's glad'iung sound, 'Mid shouts of triumph blending.
6 He comes, the Bridegroom promised long;
Go forth with joy to meet Him, And raise the new and nuptial song, In cheerful strains, to greet Him.
7 Adorn thyself, the feast prepare,
\\ hile bridal strains are swelling ; He comes, with thee all joys to share, And make this earth His dwelling.
HYMN 133. (L.M.)
i Great God, attend while Zion sings
The joy that from Thy presence springs ; To spend one day with Thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth.
2 Might I enjoy the meanest place \\ ithin thy house, O God of grace, Not tents of ease nor thrones of power Should tempt my feet to leave thy door.
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3 God is our sun — He makes our day ; God is our shield — He guards our way From all the assaults of hell and sin, From foes without and fears within.
4 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too; He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls.
5 Our God, our King, whose sovereign sway, The glorious hosts of heaven obey,
(And devils at Thy presence flee,) Blest is the man that trusts in Thee.
HYMN 131. (CM.)
1 O God ! our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.
2 Under the shadow of Thy throne,
Still may we dwell secure ! Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same.
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4 A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone. Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.
5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their cares and fears, Are hurried downward by the flood, And lost in following years.
6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all his sons away ; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day.
7 O God ! our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guide while life shall last, And our perpetual home.
HYMN 135. (S's & 7's.)
i May the grace of Christ our Savior, And the Father's boundless love. With the Holy Spirit's favor, Bjtsi upon us from above*.
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2 Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth can not afford.
HYMN 136. (L.M.)
I Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host ; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
HYMN 137. (2-6's 4 & 3-6's 4.)
1 Glory to God on high ;
Let heaven and earth reply.
Praise ye His name. His love and grace adore, Who all our sorrows bore ; Sing aloud evermore,
Worthy the Lamb !
2 Jesus, our Lord and God, Bore sin's tremendous load ;
Praise ye His name !
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Tell what His arm lias done, What spoils from death He won ; Sing His great name alone ; Worthy the Lamb !
3 Let all the hosts above Join in one song of love,
Praising His name. To Him ascribed be Honor and majesty, Through all eternity ; Worthy the Lamb !
HYMN 138. (CM.)
i To Father, Son and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now And shall be evermore.
HYMN 139. (P.M.)
i Your sweet little rose-bud has left you To bloom in a holier sphere ; He that gave it, in wisdom bereft you ; Then why should you cherish a tear ?
2 Your babe in the grave is not sleeping, She has joined her dear sisters abjve ; Bright beings now have them in keeping, In a mansion of beauty and love.
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3 They're treasures you've laid up in heaven,
For a season removed from your sight ; To your bosom again they'll be given, With fulness of joy and delight.
4 They've gone where life's ills cannot find
them; They're secure from each danger and snare; O how cruel the love that would bind them To years of affliction and care.
5 Look up and you'll find consolation,
Which God by His Spirit will give ; And through faith, the rich manifestation That those gems, your sweet children, yet live.
HYMN 140. (L.M.)
i 'Twas on that dark, that solemn night, When powers of earth and hell arose Against the Son, e'en God's delight, And friends betrayed Him to His foes.
2 Before the mournful scene began,
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake; What love through all His actions ran !
What wondrous words of grace He spake !
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3 "This is my body slain for sin ;
Receive and eat the living food;" Then look the cup and blessed the wine : " 'Tis the new covenant of my blood."
4 For us His precious blood was spilt, To purchase pardon for our guilt ; When for our sins He suff' ring dies, And gives His life a sacrifice,
5 "Do this," He cries, "till time shall end In mem'ry of your dying Friend ; Meet at my table and record
The love of your departed Lord."
6 Tesus, Thy feast we celebrate,
We show Thy death, we sing Thy name, Till Thou return, and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb.
HYMN 141. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
i Arise, my soul, arise,
Shake off thy guilty fears ; The bleeding sacrifice
In my behalf appears ; Before the throne my surety stands, My name is written on His hands.
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He ever lives above,
For me to intercede, His all-redeeming love,
His precious blood to plead ; His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace.
Five bleeding wounds He bears,
Received on Calvary ; They pour effectual prayers,
They strongly speak for me ; "Forgive him, oh ! forgive!" they cry, "Nor let the ransom'd sinner die!"
The Father hears Him pray,
His dear Anointed One ; He cannot turn away
The presence of His Son ; His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God.
To God I'm reconciled,
His pard'ning voice I hear;
He owns me for His child, 1 can no longer fear;
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And' Father, Abba, Father, cry.
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HYMN 142. (8's, 7's <fe 4.)
1 Israel, Israe!, God is calling;
Calling thee from lands of woe ; Babylon the great is falling,
God shall all her towers o'erthrow.
Come to Zion E'er His floods of anger flow.
2 Israel, Israel, God is speaking;
Hear your great Deliv'rer's voice ! Now a glorious morn is breaking For the people of His choice.
Come to Zion, And within her walls rejoice.
3 Israel, angels are descending
From celestial worlds on high, And towards man their powers extending, That the Saints may homeward fly.
Come to Zion, For your coming Lord is nigh.
4 Israel, Israel, can'st thou linger
Still in error's gloomy ways ? Mark how judgment's pointing finger justifies no vain delays!
Come to Zion, Zion's walls shall ring with praise.
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HYMN 143. (L.M.)
i He died! the Great Redeemer died, And Israel's daughters wept around ; A solemn darkness veiled the sky,
A sudden trembling shook the ground.
2 Come, Saints, and drop a tear or two
For Him who groaned beneath your load ; He shed a thousand drops for you, A thousand drops of precious blood.
3 Here's love and grief beyond degree;
The Lord of glory died for men ; But lo ! what sudden joys were heard ! Jesus, though dead, 's revived again,
4 The rising Lord forsook the tomb,
In vain the tomb forbade Him rise; Cherubic legions guard Him home, And shout Him welcome to the skies.
5 Wipe off your tears, ye Saints, and tell
How high your great Deliv'rer reigns ; Sing how He triumphed over hell,
And how He'll bind your foe in chains.
6 Say, live forever, wond'rous King,
Born to redeem, and strong to save! Then ask the monster, Where's thy sting? And where's thy vic'try, boasting grave ?
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HYMN 144. (7's & 6^ D.)
i O God, th' Eternal Father,
Who dwells amid the sky! In Jesus' name we ask Thee
To bless and sanctify, If we are pure before Thee,
This bread and cup of wine, That we may all remember
That off 'ring so divine.
2 That sacred, holy off' ring,
By man least understood, To have our sins remitted,
And take His flesh and blood ; That we may ever witness
The suff' rings of Thy Son, And always have His Spirit,
To make our hearts as one.
3 When Jesus, the Anointed,
Descended from above, And gave Himself a ransom
To win our souls with love, With no apparent beauty,
That men should Him desire, . He was the promised Savior,
To purify with fire.
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How infinite that wisdom,
The plan of holiness, That made salvation perfect.
And veiled the Lord in flesh, To walk upon His footstool,
And be like man, almost, In His exalted station,
And die, or all was lost !
'Twas done ; all nature trembled
Yet, by the power of faith, He rose as God triumphant,
And broke the bands of death, And rising conqu'ror, "captive
He led captivity," And sat down with the Father,
To all eternity.
He is the true Messiah
That died and lives again ; We look not for another,
He is that Lamb t'was slain ; He is the Stone and Shepherd
Of Israel scattered far, The glorious Branch from Jesse,
The bright and morning star.
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Again, He is that Prophet
That Moses said should come, Being raised among His brethren,
To call the righteous home ; And all that will not hear Him,
Shall feel His chast'ning rod, Till wickedness is ended,
As saith the Lord, our God.
He comes ! He comes in glory,
The veil has vanished too, With angels, yea, our fathers,
To drink this cup anew, And sing the songs of Zion,
And shout, 'Tis done, 'tis done! While every son and daughter
Rejoices, We are one.
HYMN 145. (L.M.)
i I know that my Redeemer lives ;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives ! He lives, He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever-living head.
2 He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above,
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He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to bless in time of need.
3 He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint.
4 He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to wipe away my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives all blessings to impart.
5 He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly Friend, He lives, and loves me to the end,
He lives, and while He lives I'll sing, He lives my Prophet, Priest and King.
6 He lives, and grants me daily breath, He lives, and 1 shall conquer death, He lives my mansion to prepare,
He lives to bring me safely there.
7 He lives, all glory to His name ! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; O, the sweet joy this sentence gives, "I know that my Redeemer livesl"
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HYMN 146. (4-7's & 4.)
i Gently raise the sacred strain, - For the Sabbath's come again,
That man may rest, And return his thanks to God,
For His blessings to the blest.
2 Holy day, devoid of strife; Let us seek eternal life,
That great reward, And partake the Sacrament
In remembrance of our Lord,
3 Sweetly swells the solemn sound, W hile we bring our gifts around
pf broken hearts, As a willing sacrifice,
Showing what His grace imparts.
4 Happy type of things to come, W hen the Saints are gathered home
To praise the Lord, In eternity of bliss,
All as one with one accord.
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5 Holy, holy is the Lord, Precious, precious is His word;
Repent and live ; Though your sins be crimson red, Oh! repent, and He'll forgive.
6 Softly sing the joyful lay,
For the Saints to fast and pray,
As God ordains, For His goodness and His love,
\\ hile the Sabbath day remains.
HYMN 147. (S.M.)
i Ye children of our God, Ye Saints of latter days, Surround the table of the Lord, .And join to sing His praise.
2 He gives His flesh and blood,
Our souls to purify, And blesses us with every good, And thus He brings us nigh.
3 We do remember Him,
His sorrow, pain ana death, And how with power He rose again, Triumphant from the earth.
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4 He triumphed o'er the grave,
And then ascended high, Where, throned in povv'r, He sits to save And bring the sinner nigh.
5 He soon will come again,
And with His people taste The marri.ige supper of the Lamb, With His own presence blest.
6 Arrayed in spotless while,
We'll then each other greet, And see Messiah throned in might, And worship at His feet.
HYMN 148. (CM.)
1 Behold Thy sons and daughters, Lord,
On whom we lay our hands ; They have fulfilled the Gospel word, And bowed at Thy commands.
2 O, now send down the heavenly dove,
And overwhelm their souls With peace and joy and perfect love, As lambs within Thy fold.
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3 Seal them by Thine own Spirit's power,
Which purifies from sin, And may they find, from this good hour. They are adopted in.
4 Strengthen their faith, confirm their hope,
And guide them in the way ; With comfort bear their spirits up, Until the perfect day.
HYMN 149. (8's&7's.)
i Jesus, mighty King in Zion,
Thou alone our guide shalt be , Thy commission we rely on, We will follow none but Thee.
■2 As an emblem of Thy passion, And Thy victory o'er the grave, We, who know Thy great salvation, Are baptized beneath the wave.
3 Fearless of the world's despising, We the ancient path pursue, Buried with our Lord, and rising To a life divinely new.
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HYMN 150. (6-8's.)
t In Jordan's tide the Prophet stands, Immersing therepentant |ews ; The Son of God the rite demands,
Nor dares the holy man refuse. Jesus descends beneath the wave, The emblem of His future grave.
2 Wonder, ye heavens ! your Maker lies
In deeps concealed from human view ; Ye men, behold Him sink and rise,
A fit example this for you. The sacred record while you read, Calls you to imitate the deed.
3 But lo ! from yonder op'ning skies,
What beams of dazzling glory spread ! Dove-like th' Eternal Spirit flies,
And lights on the Redeemer's head. Amazed, they see the power divine Around the Savior's temples shine.
4 But hark, my soul, hark and adore !
What sounds are those that roll along, ' Not like loud Sinai's awful roar,
But soft and sweet as Gabriel's song? "This is my well-beloved Son ; I see, well pleased, what He hath done."
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Thus the Eternal Father spoke, Who shakes creation with a nod ;
Through parting skies the accents broke. And hid us hear the Son of God.
Oh ! hear the Gospel word to-day ;
Hear, all ye nations, and obey.
HYMN 151. (P.M.)
i Do what is right; the day-dawn is breaking, Hailing a future of freedom and light; Angels above us are silent notes taking Of every action , do what is right !
Do what is right ; let the consequence follow ;
Battle for freedom in spirit and might, And with stout hearts look ye forth till to- morrow ;
God will protect you, do what is right !
2 Do what is right; the shackles are falling,
Chains of the bondsmen no longer are bright ; Lightened by hope, soon they'll cease to be galling ; Truth goeth onward, do what is rii;bt !
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3 Do what is right ; be faithful and fearless ;
Onward, press onward, the goal is in sight ; Eyes that are wet now, ere long will be tearless, Blessings await you in doing what's right.
HYMN 152. (P.M.)
i We thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet,
To guide us in these latter days ; We thank Thee for sending the Gospel
To lighten our minds with its rays ; We thank Thee for every blessing
Bestowed by Thy bounteous hand ; We feel it a pleasure to serve Thee,
And love to obey Thy commands. .
£ When dark clouds of trouble hang o'er us,
And threaten our peace to destroy, There is hope smiling brightly before us,
And we know that deliv'rance is nigh ; We doubt not the Lord, nor His goodness, '
We've proved Him in days that are past; The wicked who fight against Zion
Will surely be smitten at last.
3 We'll sing of His goodness and mercy. We'll praise Him by day and by night. Rejoice in His glorious Gospel, And bask in its life-giving light ;
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Thus on to eternal perfection The honest and faithful will go,
While they who reject this glad message, Shall never such happiness know.
HYMN 153. (L.M.)
r O Lord, our Father, let Thy grace, Shed its glad beams on Jacob's race, Restore that long-lost scattered band, And call them to their native land.
2 Their mis'ry let Thy mercy heal, Their trespass hide, their pardon seal; O God of Israel, hear our prayer,
And grant that they Thy love may share.
3 How long shall Jacob's offspring prove The sad suspension of Thy love ? And shall Thy wrath forever burn? And wilt Thou ne'er to them return?
4 Thy quick'ning Spirit now impart; Awake to joy each grateful heart. While Israel's rescued tribes in Thee Their life and full salvation see.
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HYMN 154. (L.M.)
Do we not know that solemn word, That we are buried with the Lord, Baptized into His death, and then Put off the bodv of our sin?
2 Our souls receive diviner breath, Raised from corruption, guilt and death; So from the grave did Christ %rise, And lives to God above the skies.
3 No more let sin or Satan reign Over our ransomed souls again : The hateful lusts we served before, Shall have dominion now no more.
HYMN 155. (8's, 7's, 4.)
Zion stands with hills surrounded — Zion, kept by power divine;
All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine ;
Happy Zion, What a favored lot is thine !
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2 Every human tie may perish,
Friend to friend unfaithful prove, Mothers cease their own to cherish, Heaven and earth at last remove;
But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love.
3 In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright But can never cease to love thee, Thou art precious in His sight;
God is with thee ; Thou shalt triumph in His might.
HYMN 15S. (8's cfe 7's.)
1 Now he's gone, we'd not recall him
From a paradise of bliss, Where no evil can befal him, To a changing world like this.
2 His loved name will never perish,
Nor his mem'ry crown the dust ; For the Saints of God will cherish The remembrance of the just.
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HYMN 157. (P.M.)
1 Hark ! ten thousand thousand voices
Sing the song of jubilee ! Earth, through all her tribes, rejoices —
Broke her long captivity. Hail, Emanuel! Great Deliverer!
Hail, Emanuel ! praise to Thee ! Now the theme, in pealing thunders,
Through the universe is rung ; Now, in gentler tones, the wonders
Of redeeming grace are sung.
2 Wider now, and louder rising,
Swells and soars th' enraptured strain ! Earth's unnumbered tongues comprising;
Hark ! the Conqueror's praise again. Hail, Emanuel! Great Deliverer!
Stones shall speak if we refrain ; Thus, while heart and pulse are beating.
To His name let praise arise, Till from earth the soul retreating,
Joins the chorus of the skies.
3 Then in loftier, sweeter numbers,
We shall sing Emanuel's praise; Freed from all that now encumbers, Nobler songs our voices raise.
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Hail, Emanuel! Great Deliverer !
Live forever in our lays. While our crov/ns of glory casting
At His feet, in rapture lost, We, in anthems everlasting.
Mingle with th' angelic host.
4 But, till that great consummation,
That bright Sabbath of mankind, Till each distant tribe and nation
Taste the bliss by God designed, Speed the Gospel ! Let its tidings
Gladden every human mind ; Be its silver trumpets sounded,
Let the joyous echoes roll, Till a sea of bliss unbounded
Spreads o'er earth from pole to pole!
5 Then shall come the great Messiah,
In Millennial glory crowned ; " Israel's hope," and "earth's desire,"
Now triumphant and renowned. Hail, Messiah! Reign forever !
Heaven to earth reflects the sound. Heaven and earth, with all their regions,
At His footstool prostrate fall; Heaven and earth, with all their legions,
Crown Emanuel Lord of all !
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HYMN 15S. (L.M.)
i All you that love Immanuel's name, W hose spirits burn, with ardent flame, To see His glory, learn His praise, And follow Him in all His ways;
2 'Tis you, ye children of the light, The Spirit and the Bride invite; Come, come, ye subjects of His grace, Where He reveals His smiling face.
3 Come to His Church, enter His gates; For you His gracious presence waits; Here peace and pardon are bestowed — Great gifts ! and worthy of a God.
HYMN 159. (CM.)
i Mourn not for those who peaceful lay Their wearied bodies down, \\ ho leave the frail and mortal clay To seek a fadeless crown.
2 Dry up the unavailing tear, Repress the selfish sigh ; Know that tEe spirit ransomed here Yet lives, and ne'er shall die.
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3 When winter spreads her shroud of snow
O'er nature's silent face,
Upon the landscape hid helow
No signs of life \ye trace.
4 Above, around, peals Heaven's praise
From many a varied form : But the hard, crusted earth betrays Not e'en a living worm.
5 Yet spring upon it gently breathes ;
And changing form and hue, With it a thousand garlands wreathes, Teeming with life anew.
6 So death is but the wintry snow
Which veils the spirit's bloom, That soon with radiant life shall glow, Enfranchised from the tomb.
7 As from that snowy shroud there springs
A brighter, lovelier earth ; So vanquished death his trophies brings To grace a nobler birth.
8 Then why the sorrowing lip and eye,
The aching heart and head ? Remember He who cannot lie
Hath said, " Mourn not the dead."
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HYMN 160. (4-6's & 2-3's.)
1 Behold the Lamb of God !
In His divine array, Go down into the flood,
His Father to obey, In Jordan's stream to be baptized, Though by a carnal world despised.
2 Can we pretend to know
More fully God's design ? Can we pretend to show
A conduct more divine? Can we neglect this ordinance Without an insult to our Prince?
3 Jesus, we will obey
Thy practice and command : Behold us here to-day !
We in Thy presence stand, Devoted to Thy blessed will, Ready Thy pleasure to fulfil.
4 We sink beneath the wave;
The water we go through ; The emblems of Thy grave
And resurrection too ; We die, are buried, rise again, In hopes with Thee to live and reign.
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5 Great Father e;:st thine eye, And drive away our fear, Our every want supply,
Give grace to persevere; And then rejoicing we will go To do our Father's will below.
HYMN 161. (L.M.)
i 'Twas the commission of our Lord,
"Go, teach the nations, and baptize!" The nations have received the word, Since He ascended to the skies.
2 He sits upon th' eternal hills.
With grace and pardon in His hands, And sends His cov'nant with the seals, To bless the distant heathen lands.
3 " Repent, and be baptized," He saith,
" For the remission of your sins ; " And thus our sense assists our faith. And shows us what the Gospel means.
4 Our souls He washes in His blood,
As water makes the body clean ; And the good Spirit from our God Descends like purifying rain.
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5 Thus we engage ourselves to Thee,
And seal our cov'nant with Thee, Lord; Oh, may the great Eternal Three, In heaven our solemn vows record !
HYMN 1G2. (L.M.)
i In ancient times a man of God
Came preaching in the wilderness ; He did baptize in Jordan's flood, Requiring fruits of righteousness.
2 Saying, Repent, the time's fulfilled,
, The Son of God will soon appear; Make straight His paths and do His will, For lo ! His kingdom now is near.
3 1 now baptize with water here
For the remission of your sins;
But He shall send the Spirit's power,
To witness to your souls within.
4 Thus was Messiah's way prepared,
When first He came unto His own;
And by this means, when He appeared,
The ready bride her Savior owned.
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5 E'en so, in this the latter day,
Before He comes on earth to reign, His servants must prepare His way, And all His paths make straight again.
6 Come, then, ye wand'ring sheep who stray,
Arise, return unto your fold; Come, he baptized without delay, And thus pursue the path of old.
HYMN 163. £.M.)
i Father in heaven, we do believe The promise Thou hast made ; The word with meekness we received, Just as Thy Saints have said.
2 We now repent of all our sins,
And come with broken hearts, And to Thy cov'nant enter in, And choose the better part.
3 We'll now be buried in the stream,
In Jesus' blessed name, And rise, while light shall on us beam — The Spirit's heavenly flame.
4 O Lord, accept our humble prayer,
And all our sins forgive ; Nevv life impart from this good hour, And bid the sinner live.
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5 Baptize us vvitTi the Holy Ghost, And seal us as Thine own, That in. Thy kingdom we may stand, And with Thy Saints be one.
HYMN 164. (L.M.)
1 How foolish to the carnal minds
The ord'nances of God appear ; Men count them as a puff of wind, And gaze with a contemptuous sneer.
2 What ! buried now beneath the flood,
To wash away our guilt and sin ? Are not some other means as good ? Nay, better ! why appear so mean ?
3 Thus they despise the proffered grace,
And die and perish in their sins ; So the Assyrian leper thought —
What ! wash in Jordan and be clean ?
4 Nay, in a rage he turned away,
And would remain a leper still ? But lo ! his humble servant's sway Prevailed at last, and turned his will.
5 He washed in Jordan's rolling flood,
And found the foul disease removed ;
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The virtue of the word of God,
Thus by experience Naaman proved.
6 Poor sinners now would fain perform
Some great and meritorious deed ; Bow to the systems mortals form,
That from their sins they may be freed.
7 But why not yield to simple means?
The Gospel is the power of God ; 'Twill save the vilest from their sins, Who yield obedience to His word.
HYMN 165. (CM.)
i Lo ! on the water's brink we stand, To do the Father's will ; To be baptized by His command, And thus the word fulfil.
2 O Lord, we've sinned, but we repent,
And put our sins away ; With joy receive the message sent In this the latter day.
3 Thou wilt accept our humble prayer,
And all our sins forgive ; For Jesus is the sinner's friend ; He died that we might live.
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4 We lay our sinful bodies now,
Beneath the op'ning wave;
Then rise to life divinely new,
As from the bursting grave.
5 So when the trump of God shall blow,
The Saints shall burst the tomb, Eternal beauty crown their brow, With an immortal bloom.
HYMN 166. (P.M.)
i Come all ye sons of God, who have received the rriesthood, Go spread the Gospel wide, and gather in His people; The latter-day Work has begun, to gather scattered Israel in, And bring them back to Zion, to praise the Lamb.
2 Come all ye scattered sheep, and listen to your Shepherd ; While you the blessings reap, which long have been predicted; By Prophets long it's been foretold, He'll gather you into His fold ; And bring you home to Zion, to praise the Lamb
3 Repent and be baptized, and have your sins
remitted, And get the Spirit's seal; O then you'll be united ; Go cast upon Him all your care, He will re- gard your humble prayer, And bring you home to Zion, to praise the Lamb.
4 And when your grief is o'er, and you've
ended your affliction, Your spirits then will soar to await the
resurrection ; O, then His presence you'll enjoy, in heavenly
bliss your time employ, A thousand years in Zion, to praise the Lamb.
HYMN lfj7. (4-6'a & 2-8's.)
1 Repent ye Gentiles all,
And come and be baptized ; It is the Savior's call ;
He's spoken from the skies, And sent the message we declare, His second coming to prepare.
2 Be buried with your Lord,
And rise divinely new, 'Tis His eternal word; The ancient path pursue.
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The promised blessing now secure, The Spirit's seal, forever sure.
3 Ye souls with sin distressed,
Who fain would find relief, Come, on His promise rest,
He will assuage your grief; He'll send His Spirit from on high, When with the Gospel you comply.
4 Come, be adopted in,
With Israel's chosen race, And, cleansed from every sin,
Enjoy the promised grace ; 'I he cov'nant stands forever sure, To all who to the end endure.
HYMN 168. (CM.)
1 Let those who would be Saints indeed,
Fear not what others do, But each to each one's self take heed, And righteousness pursue.
2 What though the storm-clouds gather dark,
Look up and trust in God ; To keep your eye uon the mark, Hold fast the "iron rod."
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3 Fear not the darkness of the night,
But move with careful tread, Till morning break, and azure light The canopy o'erspread.
4 Sell not your birthright for a mess
Of pottage, nor betray Your holy cov'nant for a kiss; 'Tis now a proving day.
5 The wheat has cleared the threshing floor,
The sieve is shaking now ; And when the sifting time is o'er, Will glory wreathe your brow.
6 And Zion's furnace, too, will burn,
That when the chaff shall fly, The dross will be consumed in turn, The gold to purify.
7 In His own time God will remove
Whatever now offends; When He chastises, 'tis in love, To all who prove His friends.
3 Maintain the freedom you have won — ■ Virtue is liberty ; Take not the yoke of bondage on ; The pure in heart are free.
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HYMN im. (8's&7's.)
i Sister, thou wast mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer breeze, Pleasant as the air of evening. When it floats among the trees.
2 Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low ; Thou no more wilt join our number, Thou no more our songs shalt know.
3 Dearest sister, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel ; But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
4 Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When death's gloomy night has fled; Then on the earth with joy to greet thee, Where no bitter tears are shed.
HYMN 170. (CM.)
I Think gently of the erring one ! O, let us not forget, However darkly stained by sin, He is our brother yet !
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2 Heir of the same inheritance,
Child of the self-same God, He hath but stumbled in the path We have in weakness trod.
3 Speak gently to the erring ones 1
We yet may lead them back, With holy words, and tones of love, From misery's thorny track.
4 Forget not, brother, thou hast sinned,
And sinful yet may'st be ; Deal gently with the erring heart, As God hath dealt with thee.
HYMN 171. (L.M.)
i Creation speaks with awful voice ; Hark ! 'tis a universal groan Re-echoes through the vast extent
Of worlds unnumbered, called to mourn.
2 For sickness, sorrow, pain arid death, With awful tyranny have reigned : While all eternity has shed
Her tears of sorrow o'er the slain.
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3 But hark ! again a voice is heard
Resounding through the solemn gloom j A mighty Conqu'ror has appeared. In triumph rising trom the tomb.
4 No longer let creation mourn ;
Ye sons of sorrow, dry your tears ; Life ! life ! eternal life is ours !
Dismiss your doubts, dispel your fears.
5 The King shall soon in clouds descend,
With all the heavenly host above ; The dead shall rise and hail their friends, And always dwell with those they love.
6 No tear, no sorrow, death, or pain,
Shall e'er be known to enter there; But perfect peace, immortal bloom, Shall reign triumphant everywhere 1
HYMN 172. (L.M.)
i The morning flowers display their sweets, And gay their silken leaves unfold, As careless of the noontide heats, As fearless of the evening cold.
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Nipt by the wind's unkindly blast, Parched by the sun's directer ray,
The momentary glories waste, The short-lived beauties die away.
3 So blooms the human face divine,
When youth its pride of beauty shews; Fairer than spring the colors shine, And sweeter than the virgin rose.
4 Or worn by slowly rolling years, Or broke by sickness in a day, The fading glory disappears,
The short-lived beauties die away.
5 Yet these, new-rising from the tomb, With lustre brighter far shall shine; Revive with ever-during bloom, Safe from diseasi -, and decline.
6 Let sickness blast, let decth devour, If heaven but recompense our pains ; Perish the grass and fade the flower, If firm the word of God remains.
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HYMN 173. (L.M.)
i Let earth's inhabitants rejoice,
And gladly hail the glorious hour ; Again is heard a Prophet's voice,
And all may feel the Gospel's power.
2 Soon will the blissful time arrive
Which holy men of old foretold, When man no more with man will strive, But all in each a friend behold.
3 Oppression will no more be found,
Nor tryrant hold relentless sway; But love to God and man abound Throughout a long Millenial day.
HYMN 174. (L.M.)
i Ye differing, jarring sects attend, The voice of inspiration hear ; Now may your doubtings have an end, And unity and peace appear.
2 Break off your chains of slavish dread Let chilling unbelief give way ; For Gospel light begins to spread And usher in eternal day.
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S Soon will mankind behold aright The perfect "Law of liberty;" And every nation, with delight, Share in a glorious jubilee.
HYMN 175 (7's.)
i Now we'll sing with one accord, For a Prophet of the Lord, Bringing forth His precious word, Cheers the Saints as anciently.
2 When the world in darkness lay, Lo ! he sought the better way, And he heard the Savior say,
"Go and prune my vineyard, Son!
3 And an angel, surely then, For a blessing unto men, Brought the Priesthood back again,
In its ancient purity.
4 Even Joseph He inspired, Yea, his heart he truly fired, With the light that he desired,
For the work of righteousness.
5 And the Book of Mormon, true, With its Cov'nant, ever new,
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For ths Gentile and the Jew, He translated sacredly.
6 God's commandments to mankind, For believing Saints designed, And to bless the seeking mind,
Came through him from Jesus Christ.
7 Precious are the years to come, While the righteous gather home, For the great Millennium,
Where they'll rest in blessedness.
8 Prudent in this world of woes, They will triumph o'er their foes, While the realm of Zion grows
Purer for eternity.
HYMN 176. (12's & ll's.)
t Awake! O ye people, the Savior is coming, He'll suddenly come to His temple, we hear; Repentance is needed of all that are living, To gain them a lot of inheritance near.
2 To-day will soon pass and that unknown to- morrow May leave many souls in a more dreadful sorrow
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Than came by the flood, or that fell on Go- morrah— Yea, weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth.
3 Be ready, O islands, the Savior is coming ;
He'll bring again Zion, the Prophets de- clire ; Repent of your sins, and have faith in re- demption,
To gain you a lot of inheritance there.
4 A voice to the nations in season is given,
To show the return of the glories of Eden, And call the elect from the four winds of Heaven, For Jesus is coming to reign on the earth.
HYMN 177. (P.M.)
I From the regions of glory an angel descended, And told the strange news how the babe was
attended. Go, shepherds, and visit this heavenly stranger, Beneadh that Wight star, there's your Lord in a monger !
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Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Whom our souls may rely on ;
We shall see Him on earth, When He brings again Zion.
2 Glad tidings I bring unto you and each nation, Glad tidings of joy, now behold your salva- tion ; Arise, all ye pilgrims, and lift up your voices, And shout, the Redeemer, while heaven re- joices. Hallelujah to the Lamb, etc.
2 Let glory to God in the highest be given, And glory to God he re-echoed in heaven ; Around the whole world let us tell the glad
story, And sing of His love, His salvation and glory. Hallelujah to the Lamb, etc.
4 The kingdom is yours by the will of the Father, For His word has gone forth that the right- eous He'll gather ; Before all the wicked will perish by fire, The heavens shall shine with the coming Me siah. Hallelujah to the Lamb, etc.
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HYMN 178. (2-S's & 6.)
i Hark ! from afar, a funeral knell Moves on the breeze— its echoes swell
The chorus for the dead ! A consort's moans are in the sound, And sobs of children weeping round A parent's dying bed!
2 He's gone ! his work on earth is done, His battle's fought, his race is run;
Blest is the path he trod. For he espoused the glorious cause, In prompt obedience to the laws
Of the eternal God.
3 He sleeps ; his troubles here are o'er; He sleeps where earthly ills no more
Will break the slumb'rer's rest. His dust is laid beneath the sod, His spirit has returned to God,
To mingle with the blest.
4 Death sunders every tender tie; Pierced by his shaft, life's prospects lie
Like masts by tempests cleft.
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But hope points forward to a scene Where sorrow will not intervene,
Nor friends of friends be 'reft. The Savior conquered death, although It slays our friends, and lays them low;
Clothed in immortal bloom, When Jesus Christ shall come to reign, They'll burst their icy bands in twain,
And triumph o'er the tomb.
HYMN 179. (6's & 7's D.)
i Let us pray, gladly pray,
In the house of Jehovah, Till the righteous can say,
"O, our warfare is over !" Then we'll dry up our tears,
Sweetly praising together, Through the great thousand years,
Face to face with the Savior. 2 What a joy will be there,
At that great resurrection, As the Saints meet in air,
In their robes of perfection ; Then the Lamb, then the Lamb,
With a God's mandatory, AS I AM, THAT I AM,
Fills the world with His glory.
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3 We can then live in peace,
Witli a joy on the mountains, As the earth does increase,
With a joy by the ,'ountains; For the world will be blest,
With a joy to rely on, From the east to the west,
Through the glory of Zion.
HYMN 180. (C.M.D.)
Let Zion in her beauty rise,
Her light begins to shine ; Ere long her King will rend the skies,
Majestic and divine. The Gospel's spreading through the land,
A people to prepare, To meet the Lord and Enoch's band,
Triumphant in the air.
Ye heralds, sound the Gospel trump
To earth's remotest bound ; Go, spread the news from pole to pole,
In all the nations round, That Jesus in the clouds above,
With hosts of angels too, Will soon appear, His Saints to save, His enemies subdue.
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But ere that great and solemn day,
The stars from heaven shall fall, The moon be turned into blood,
The waters into gall, The sun with blackness will be clothed,
All nature look affright, While men, rebellious, wicked men,
Gaze heedless on the si^ht.
4 The earth shall reel, the heavens shake,
The sea move to the north, The earth roll up like as a scroll,
When God's command goes forth; The mountains sink, the valleys rise,
And all become a plain ; The islands and the continents
Will .then unite again.
5 Alas ! the day will soon arrive
When rebels to God's grace Will call for rocks to fall on them
And hide thCm from His face. Not so with those who keep His law;
They'll joy to meet their Lord In clouds above, with those who slept
In Christ, their sure reward.
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6 That glorious rest will then commence, Which Prophets did foretell, When Christ will reign with Saints on earth,
And in tneir presence dwell A thousand years; O, glorious day!
Dear Lord, prepare my heart To stand with Thee on Zion's mount, And never more to part. 7 Then when the thousand years are past. And Satan is unbound, O Lord, preserve us from his grasp,
By fire from heaven sent down, Until our great last change shall come,
T' immortalize this clay, Then we in the celestial world Will spend eternal day.
HYMN 181. (L.M.)
i My soul is full of peace and love; 1 soon shall see Christ from above, And angels too, the hallowed throng. Shall join with me in holy scng.
2 The Spirit's power has sealed my peace, And filled my soul with heavenly grace ; Transported, 1, with peace and love, Am wailing for the throne above.
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3 Prepare my heart, prepare my tongue,
To join this glorious, heavenly throng, To hail the Bridegroom from above, And join the band in songs of love.
4 Let all my powers of soul combine To hail my Savior all divine,
To hear His voice, attend His call, And crown Him King and Lord rf all.
HYMN 182. (12's & ll's, D.)
i Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation,
No longer as strangers on earth need we
roam ;
Good tidings are sounding to us and each
nation, [come.
And shortly the hour of redemption will
When all that was promised the Saints will be
given, [even,
And none will molest them from morn until
And earth will appear as the garden of Eden,
And Jesus will say to all Israel, Come home.
2 We'll love one another, and never dissemble, But cease to do evil, and ever be one ;
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And when the ungodly are fearing, and
tremble, [will come.
We'll watch for the day when the Savior
When all that was promised the Saints will be
given, [even,
And none will molest them from morn until
And earth will appear as the garden of Eden,
And Jesus will say to all Israel, Come home.
In faith we'll rely on the arm of Jehovah To guide through these last days of trouble and gloom, And after the scourges and harvest are over, We'll rise with the just when the Savior doth come. Then all that was promised the Saints will be given, [heaven,
And they will be crowned as the angels of And earth will appear as the garden of Eden, And Christ and His people will ever be one.
HYMN 183. (CM.)
i The glorious day is rolling on, All glory to the Lord, When fair as at creation's dawn, The earth will be restored.
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2 A perfect harvest then will crown
The renovated soil, And rich abundance drop around Without corroding toil.
3 For, in its own primeval bloom
Will nature smile again, And blossoms, fragrant with perfume, Adorn the verdant plain.
4 The Saints will then, with pure delight,
Possess the holy land, And walk with Jesus Christ in white, And in His presence stand.
5 What glorious prospects ! Can we claim
These hopes, and call tlum ours? Yes, if, through faith in Jesus' name, We conquer Satan's powers.
6 If we, like Jesus, bear the cross,
Like Him despise the shame, And count all earthly things but dross, For His most holy name.
7 Then, when the powers of darkness rage,
With glory in our view, In Jesus' strength let us engage, To press to Zion too.
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8 For Zion will like Eden bloom, And Jesus come to reign ; The Saints, immortal from the tomb, With angels meet again.
HYMN 184. (L.M.)
i Behold, the great Redeemer comes To bring His ransomed people home. He comes to save His scattered sheep, He comes to comfort those who weep.
2 He comes all blessings to impart Unto the meek and contrite heart,
He comes, He comes ! His Saints admire, He comes to burn the proud by fire.
3 He comes to bless the humble poor, He comes creation to restore,
He comes the earth to purify, He comes, but not again to die.
4 He comes, He comes unto His'own, He comes to reign on David's throne, He comes to stand on Zion's hill, He comes the Scriptures to fulfil.
5 He comes to tread the wicked down, He comes the martyrs soon to crown,
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He comes to dry the mourners' tears, He comes to reign a thousand years.
6 He comes on Olive's Mount to stand, He comes all Israel to defend,
He comes to lay the sinner low,
He comes that Judah may Him know.
7 He comes to show His hands and side, He comes to wed His ready bride,
He comes to reign a^ King of kings, He comes, and all creation sings.
HYMN 185. (S.M.)
i Behold, the Savior comes !
Ye Saints, your hearts prepare; To Zion's mountain gather home, For soon you'll meet Him there.
2 The signs which He foretold
Already dp appear; Blood, smoke and fire, we oft behold, And these bespeak Him near.
3 Then let us lift our heads
With joy, and sing His praise; The fig tree putting forth its buds Bespeaks the latter days.
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HYMN 186. (L.M.)
i Earth is the place where Christ will reign With all His Saints a thousand years ; He'll end their sorrows and their pains, Dismiss their woes, and dry their tears.
2 He'll burst the portals of the tomb,
And bring their sleeping dust to light ;
He'll clothe them with immortal bloom,
Arrayed in garments clean and white.
3 He'll cleanse the earth from wicked men,
And bind old Satan with a chain ; He'll raise the meek and humble, then, To thrones of power, and bid them reign,
4 Hosanna to the Son of God,
Who soon will come to earth again, To smite the wicked with His rod, And o'er the earth exalted reign !
HYMN 187. (L.M.)
i Behold the Mount of Olives rend ! And on its top Messiah stand, His chosen Israel to defend,
And save them with a mighty hand.
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2 The mountains sink, the valleys rise,
And all the land become a plain ; He brings deliv'rance to the Jews, While all their enemies are slain.
3 But lo ! what pen can paint the scene !
His wounded hands and side they see Where once the nails and spear have been ; This our Messiah ! Can it be ?
4 Whence, then, these wounds? Ah! who has
pierced Our great Deliv'rer's heart and hands? " These are the wounds I once received Amid my kindred and my friends."
5 Thus the Messiah stands revealed,
And they their blest Deliv'rer own; They're humbled when at last they find Jesus, Messiah, both are one.
6 Like Joseph's brethren, now they mourn,
And humbly own a Savior slain ; They crov/n Him King on David's throne That o'er the nations He may reign.
HYMN 188. (L.M.)
i Hosanna to the Great Messiah, ■ The long expected Savior King,
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He'll come and cleanse the earth by fire, And gather scattered Israel in.
2 On Zion's mount His throne shall be,
His sanctuary stand secure, His sceptre o'er the nations sway, And all creation Him adore.
3 He'll judge with justice for the poor,
He will with equity reprove, He'll smite the wicked with His power, Oppression from the earth remove.
4 Princes and kings, and dukes and lords.
And mighty men of great renown, Shall pray, though not unto the Lord, But to the rocks and hills, bow down!
5 Ye rocks and mountains, on us fall.
To hide us from the Great Messiah ; For lo ! the day of wrath has come, The Lord's great day of dreadful ire.
6 The poor and meek shall then rejoice,
The Saints in peace possess the land,
The sheep shall hear the Shepherd's voice,
And with Him on Mount Zion stand.
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HYMN 189. (7's.)
i Jesus, once of humble birth, Now in glory comes to earth ; Once He suffered grief and pain, Now He comes on earth to reign.
2 Once a meek and lowly Lamb, Now the Lord, the great I AM ; Once upon the cross He bowed, Now His chariot is the cloud.
3 Once He groaned in blood and tears, Now in glory He appears ;
Once rejected by His own,
Now their King He shall be known.
4 Once forsaken, left alone, Now exalted to a throne ; Once all things He meekly bore, But He now will bear no more.
HYMN 190. (P.M.)
I This earth shall be a blessed place, To Saints celestial given, Where Christ again shall show His face, With the redeemed of Adam's race, In clouds descend from heaven.
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2 Yes, when He comes on earth again,
The wicked burn as stubble ; Thus all His enemies are slain, And o'er the nations He shall reign,
And end the scenes of trouble.
3 The trump of war is heard no more,
But all their strife is ended, When Jesus shall all things restore To order, as they were before,
And peace o'er all extended.
4 Sing, O ye heavens ! let earth rejoice,
While Saints shall flow to Zion, And rear the Temple of His choice, And in its courts unite their voice,
In praise to Tudah's Lion.
5 Hosanna to the reign of peace,
The day so long expected. When earth shall find a full release, The groanings of creation cease,
The righteous well protected.
6 Come, sound His praise in joyful strains,
Who dwell beneath His banner; He'll bind old Satan fast in chains, And wide o'er earth's extended plains
The nations shout Hosanna.
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HYMN 191. (7's&6's.)
i At first, the babe of Bethlehem, Of meek and humble mien; But next, the Lord from heaven, In glory shall be seen.
i The first, so meekly and lowly,. Upon an ass He rode ; The second, crowned with glory, Returned to His abode.
3 The first was persecuted,
And into Egypt fled, A pilgrim and a stranger, Not where to lay His head.
4 The second, in His Temple
All suddenly appears, And all His Saints come with Him, To reign a thousand years.
5 The first, a man of sorrows,
Rejected by His own, And Israel left in blindness To wander forth forlorn ;
6 The second brings deliv'rance,
They crown Him as their King,
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They own Him as their Savior, And join His praise to sing.
7 The first was all compassion,
And healing His employ; The second, clothed in vengeance, The wicked shall destroy.
8 The first claimed no proud kingdom
Of this wide, wicked world ; The last, all kings shall own Him, Or from their thrones be hurled.
9 Let Jews and Gentiles mingle,
Messiah, Jesus, own; His first and second coming Will show that both are one.
HYMN 192. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
Come, O Thou King of kings ! We've waited long for Thee, With healing in Thy wings, To set Thy people free, Come, Thou desire of nations, come, Let Israel now be gathered home.
Come, make an end of sin, And cleanse the earth by fire,
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And righteousness bring in,
That Saints may tune the lyre, With songs of joy, a happier strain, To welcome in Thy peaceful reign.
3 Hosannas now shall sound
From all the ransomed throng, And glory echo round, A new triumphal song ; The wide expanse of heaven fill, With anthems sweet from Zion's hill.
4. Hail ! Prince of Life and Peace ! Thrice welcome to Thy throne ! While all the chosen race Their Lord and Savior own, The heathen nations bow the knee, And every tongue sounds praise to Thee.
HYMN 193. (7'S &6's, D.)
1 Farewell, all earthly honors,
1 bid you all adieu ; Farewell, all sinful pleasures,
I want no more of you. I want my habitation
On that eternal soil, Beyond the powers of Satan,
Where sin can ne'er defile.
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2 I want my name engraven
Among the righteous ones, Crying, holy, holy Father,
And wear a righteous crown. For such eternal riches,
I'm willing to pass through All needful tribulations,
And count them my just due.
3 I'm willing to be chastened,
And bear my daily cross ; I'm willing to be cleansed
From every kind of dross. I see a fiery furnace,
I feel its piercing flame ; The fruits of it arc holy,
The gold will still remain.
4 All earthly tribulations
Are but a moment here ; Then , oh ! if we prove faithful,
A righteous crown we'll wear. We shall be counted holy,
And feed on angels' food, Rejoicing in bright glory,
Before the throne of God.
5 There Christ Himself has prpmised
A mansion to prepare,
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And all who serve Him faithfully, The victor's wreath shall wear.
Bright crowns shall then be given To all the ransomed Jhrong,
And glory ! glory ! glory ! Shall be the conq'ror's song.
HYMN 194. (P.M.)
Redeemer of Israel, Our only delight, On whom for a blessing we call ; Our shadow by day, And our pillar by night, Our King, our Deliv'rer, our ail !
We know He is coming To gather His sheep. And lead them to Zion in love; For why in the valley
Of death should they weep, Or in the lone wilderness rove !
How long we have wandered As strangers in sin, And cried in the desert for Thee ! Our foes have rejoiced When our sorrows they've seen, But Israel will shortly be free.
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4 As children of Zion, Good tidings for ns, The tokens already appear ; Fear not, and be just, For the kingdom is ours , The hour of redemption is near.
HYMN 195. (L.M.)
i What wondrous things we now behold, By Prophets seen in days of old, In visions which th' Almighty Lord Confirmed by His unchanging word.
2 The second time He'd set His hand, To gather Israel to their land, Fulfil the cov'nants He had made, And pour His blessings on their head.
3 Then Ephraim's sons, a warlike race, Shall seek their rest and dwell in peace, And earth's remotest parts abound With joys of everlasting sound.
4 Yes, Abra'm's children then shall be Like sands in number by the sea, While kindred, tongues and nations all, Combine to make their numbers full.
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5 The dawning of that day has come, See ! Abra'm's sons are gath'ring home ; And daughters too, with joyful lays, Are hast'ning here to join in praise.
6 O God, our Father and our King, Inspire the theme our voices sing ; Let all our powers of soul combine, To sing Thy praise in songs divine.
HYMN 196. (7's.)
i In the sun, and moon, and stars, Signs and wonders there shall be ; Earth shall quake with inward wars, Nations with perplexity.
2 Soon shall ocean's hoary deep,
Tossed with s tronger tempests rise, Wilder storms the mountains sweep, Louder thunders shake the skies.
3 Dread alarms shall shake the proud,
Pale amazement, restless fear; Joy, ye Saints, in yonder cloud See your Sasior King appear !
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HYMN 197. (4-6's <& 2-8's.)
Ye ransomed of our God,
To Zion now return, And seek a safe abode, Before the wicked burn ; The year of Jubilee draws near, Jesus on earth will soon appear.
Let Israel now return
Unto their ancient home, Possess the Holy Land, And build Jerusalem, And there await the Jubilee, They shall the King of glory see.
Let Gentiles throng the way
To Zion's happy land ; Those who the truth obey Shall in His presence stand, Shall shine with the celestial light, And walk with Jesus Christ in white.
Let Joseph's remnants come
To Zion's sacred hill, And throng the house of God, And learn to do His will, That Zion may arise and shine With light celestial and divine.
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5 Let Saints in every clime,
Their waiting hearts prepare, From every tribe and tongue, To Zion's mount repair; The marriage of the Lamb is near, The great Bridegroom will soon appear.
HYMN 198. (L.M.)
I A holy angel from on high,
The joyful message has made known, Which brings our longing spirits nigh, To bow and worship near the throne.
3 Mercy and truth together meet,
And joy and peace with fond embrace, The earth and heaven eacli other greet, Their offspring, truth and righteousness.
3 Lo ! from the heavens comes righteousness,
And truth from earth exulting springs; These, joined in one, shall Israel bless, Borne as it were on angels' wings.
4 Wide round the earth the echo flies,
From their long sleep the nations wake, The righteous shout with glad surprise, While the ungodly fear and quake.
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5 Thus truth shall spread through every clime, And Israel's tribes be gathered home, And watch for the appointed time To see the great Messiah come.
HYMN 199. (L.M.)
i What wondrous scenes mine eyes behold ! What glories burst upon my view ! When Ephraim's records I unfold, All things appear divinely new.
2 Angels to earth good news have borne,
Which fills our souls with joy and peace ; Good news to comfort those who mourn, And bring the captive full release.
3 Israel, so long oppressed and grieved,
In every land, in every clime, Shall hear the word of God and live; This is the time, the chosen time.
4 The scattered sheep, who once were sold
In darkness o'er the mountains far, Shall now return unto their fo d,
And there their waiting hearts prepare.
5 When lo ! their Shepherd shall descend,
With all the glorious, heavenly throng,
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Destroy the wolves, the sheep defend, From every woe, from every wrong.
6 Glory to God ! we tune the lyre, In loud hosannas to His name ; Let Jews and Gentiles join the choir, And round the earth the news proclaim.
• HYMN 200. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
i An angel from on high,
The long, long silence broke, Descending from the sky,
These gracious words he spoke : Lo! in Cumorah's lonely hill, A sacred record lies concealed.
2 Sealed by Moroni's hand,
It has for ages lain, To wait the Lord's command,
From dust to speak again. It shall again to light come forth, To usher in Christ's reign on earth.
3 It speaks of Joseph's seed,
And makes the remnant known Of nations long since dead, Who once had dwelt alone.
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The fulness of the Gospel, too, Its pages will reveal to view.
4 The time is now fulfilled,
The long expected day ; Let earth obedient yield, And darkness flee away ; Open the seals, be wide unfurled Its light and glory to the world.
5 Lo, Israel filled with joy,
Shall now be gathered home, Their wealth and means employ
To build Jerusalem ; While Zion shall arise and shine, And fill the earth with truth divine.
HYMN 201. (CM.)
i Behold, the mountain of the Lord In latter days shall rise, On mountain tops, above the hills, And draw the wond'ring eyes.
2 To this the joyful nations round,
All tribes and tongues, shall flow ; Up to the hill of God, they'll say, And to His house, we'll go.
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3 The rays that shine from Zion's hill
Shall lighten every land ; The King who reigns in Salem's towers Shall all the world command.
4 Among the nations He shall judge,
His judgments truth shall guide, His sceptre shall protect the just, And quell the sinner's pride.
5 No strife shall rage, nor hostile feuds
Disturb those peaceful years ; To plow-shares men shall beat their swords, To pruning-hooks their spears.
6 No longer host encount'ring host
Shall crowds of slain deplore, They'll hang the trumpet in the hall, And study war no more.
7 Come then, O house of Jacob, come,
To worship at His shrine, And walking in the light of God, With holy beauties shine.
HYMN 202. (L.M.)
i Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb,
Take this new treasure to thy trust !
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And give these sacred relics room To slumber in the silent dust.
2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear,
Invade thy hounds ; no mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch the soft repose.
3 So Jesus slept ; God's dying Son
Passed through the grave and blessed the bed Rest here, blest Saint, till from His throne The morning breaks to pierce the shade.
4 Break from His throne, illustrious morn !
Attend, O earth, His sov'reign word! Restore Thy trust ; a glorious form Shall then arise to meet the Lord.
HYMN 203. (CM.)
1 Lord, when iniquities abound,
And blasphemy grows bold, When faith is hardly to be found, And love is waxing cold,
2 Is not Thy chariot hastening on ?
Hast Thou not giv'n the sign*
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May we not trust and live upon
A promise so divine ? " «
3 "Yes," saith the Lord, "now will I rise,
And make oppressors flee ;
I will appear to their surprise,
And set my servants free."
4 Thy word, like silver seven times tried,
Through ages shall endure; The men that in 1 hy truth confide Shall find the promise sure.
HYMN 204. (L.P.M.,
i Judges, who rule the world by laws, Will ye despise the righteous cause
When the oppressed before you stand ? Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, And let rich sinners go secure,
While gold and greatness bribe your hand?
2 Have ye forgot, or never knew, That God will judge the judges, too ?
High in the heavens His justice reigns ; Yet you invade the rights of God, And send your bold decrees abroad,
To bind the conscience in your chains !
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3 Th" Almighty thunders from the skv, Their g andeur melts, their titles die,
They perish like dissolving frost ; As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rise, Before the sweeping tempest flies,
So shall their hopes and names be lost.
4 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to Saints afford ;
And all that hear shall join and say, "Sure there's a God that rules on high, A God that hears His children cry,
And will their suff' rings well repay."
HYMN 205. (L.M.)
1 This child we dedicate to Thee, O God of grace and purity !
Shield him from sin and threatening wrong, Aud let Thy love his life prolong.
2 O may Thy Spirit gently draw His willing soul to keep Thy law ; May virtue, piety and truth, Dawn even with his dawning youth.
3 Give him a pure and steadfast heart, That from the truth will ne'er depart ; Faithful to every law that's given,
O ! may he share the joys of heaven.
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HYMN 206. (CM.)
i Lord, let Thy Holy Spirit now Shine forth in every heart, That, as to worship Thee we've met, We may rejoicing part.
2 Speak through Thy servants, Lord, and may Thy truth each bosom swell, ' While every lip and every heart Unite Thy love to tell.
HYMN 207. (CM.)
i Once more, my soul, the rising day Salutes thy waking eyes ; Now let my heart its tribute pay To Him who rules the skies.
2 Night unto night His name repeats,
And day renews the sound ; Wide as the heavens on which He sits, To turn the seasons round.
3 'Tis He supports my mortal frame;
My tongue shall sing His praise, And I will glory in His name, While He extends my days.
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4 And when my mortal course is done,
And I must yield my breath,
O may my ;oul, bright as the sun,
Shine o'er the night of death.
HYMN 208. (S.M.)
i See how the morning sun Pursues his shining way, And wide proclaims his Maker's praise, With every bright'ning ray.
2 Thus would my rising soul
Of heaven's Parent sing, And spread the truth, from pole to pole, Of Jesus, my great King.
3 In faith I laid me down
Beneath His guardian care,
I slept, and I awoke and found
That He was just as near.
4 O Lord, I want to live
So humbly unto Thee, That in Thy presence I may spend A blest eternity.
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5 Give me Tliy Spirit then,
To guide me through this day, That 1 may just and upright be, And always watch and pray.
HYMN 209. (L.M.)
i Waked from my bed of slumber sweet, Refreshed in body and in mind, The morning light with joy 1 greet, And offer up a song divine.
2 Thy praise, O God, shall be my theme,
While day and night their course pursue, Till time shall end its transient dream, Through endless day the theme renew.
3 Thy mercy has preserved my soul,
Through toils and dangers, griefs and fear^ And still upon this earthly ball
Thou lengthen'st out my days and years.
4 O, grant me, then, Thy Spirit's power
To guide my feet in ways of peace, Preserve me Thine each day and hour, Till from a world of sin released.
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5 Then when my mortal life is closed. Eternal glory mine shall be, And, all arrayed in spotless white, I shall the King of Glory see.
HYMN 210. (CM.)
i Come, let us sing an evening hymn, To calm our minds for rest, And each one try, with single eye, To praise the Savior best,
2 Yea, let us sing a sacred song,
To close the passing day, With one accord call on the Lord, And ever watch and pray.
3 O, thank the Lord for grace and gilts
Renewed in latter days, For truth and light to guide us right In wisdom's pleasant ways.
4 For every line we have received,
To turn our hearts above, For every word and every good That fill our souls with love.
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5 O, let us rase a holier strain,
For blessings great as ours, And be prepared, while angels guard Us through our slumb'ring hours
6 O may we sleep and wake in joy,
While life with us remains, And then go home beyond the tomb, Where peace forever reigns.
HYMN 211. (L.M.)
i Glory to Thee, my God this night, For all the blessings of the light ; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Under the shadow of Thy wings.
2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The sins that I this day have done, That with the world, myself and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
3 Teach me to live that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ; Teach me to die, that so I may Triumphant rise to endless day.
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\ Oh ! may my soul on Thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close, Sleep that shall me more vig'rous make, To serve my God when I awake.
5 If in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply, Let no ill dreams disturb my rest. Nor powers of darkness me molest.
6 Let my blest guardian, while I sleep, His watchful station near me keep, My heart with love celestial fill,
And guard me from th' approach of ill.
7 May he celestial joys rehearse,
And thought in thought with me converse, Or, in my stead, all the night long, Sing to my God a grateful song.
8 Lord, let my soul forever share The bliss of Thy paternal care ;
"fis heaven on earth, 'tis heaven above To see Thy face and sing Thy love.
gO when shall I, in endless day, Forever chase dark sleep away, And hymns divine with angels sing, Glory to Thee, Eternal King !
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HYMN 212. (L.M.)
t Haste, glorious day when Christ shall come To reign supreme o'er land and sea, When Saints shall all be gathered home, And earth be ruled with equity.
HYMN 213. (LM,)
r Great God, to Thee my evening song With humble gratitude I raise ; O let Thy mercy tune my tongue, And fill my heart with lively praise,
2 My days, unclouded as they pass,
And every onward rolling hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, And witness to Thy love and power.
3 And yet this thoughtless, wretched heart,
Too oft regardless of Thy love, Ungrateful, can from Thee depart And from the path of duty rove.
4 Seal my forgiveness in the blood
Of Christ, my Lord ; His name alone 1 plead for pardon, gracious God, And kind acceptance at Thy throne.
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With hope in Him mine eyelids close, With sleep refresh my feeble frame,
And in Thy care may I repose,
And wake with praises to Thy name.
HYMN 214. (CM.)
I Lord, Thou wilt hear me when I pray, I am forever Thine ! I fear before Thee all the day ; O may I never sin.
- And while I rest my weary head,
From cares and business free,
"lis sweet conversing on my bed
With my own heart and Thee.
3 I pay this evening sacrifice,
And when my work is done, Great God, my faith, my hope relies Upon Thy grace alone.
4 Thus, with my thoughts composed to peace,
I'll give mine eyes to sleep; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep.
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HYMN 215. (S.M.)
i The day is past and gone,
The evening shades appear ; O may we all remember well The night of death draws near.
2 We lay our garments by,
While we retire to rest ; So death will soon disrobe us all Of what we here possess.
3 Lord, keep us safe this night
Secure from all our fears , May angels guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears.
4 And when we early rise,
And view th' unwearied sun, May we set out to win the prize, And after glory run.
5 And when our days are past,
And we from time remove, © may we in) Thy kingdom rest, Where all is peace and love.
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HYMN 216. (8's.)
i Adieu, my dear brethren, adieu, Reluctant we give you the hand, No more to assemble with you, Till we on Mount Zion shall stand.
2 Your acts of benevolence past,
Your gentle compassionate love, Hence'" th in our mem'ry shall last, Thou0.i far from your sight we remove.
3 Our hearts swell with tender regret,
And sigh at each parting embrace, While heaven our course must direct, And others succeed in our place.
4 When trav'ling the Gospel to preach,
Our course among strangers we steer, Repentance and faith we will teach To all that are willing to hear.
5 O Shepherd of Israel, draw near,
Thy glorious presence display, Our parting reflections to cheer, And help us Thy voice to obey.
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6 Help us to reirain from each ill,
Press forward for glory and peace, Our sacred engagements fulfil,
Till Thou shalt command our release.
7 Then may we to Zion repair,
And wait our blest Master to see, To spend the Millennium there, From sin and from sorrow set free.
8 How cheerful the thoughts of that rest,
With Jesus our Savior to reign, Till we shall be changed with the blest, Anc' glory celestial obtain.
HYMN 217. (7'a & 6's.)
i Farewell, our friends and brethren, Here take the parting hand ; We go to preach the Gospel In every foreign land.
2 Farewell our wives and children,
Who render life so sweet,
Dry up your tears, be faithful
Till we again shall meet.
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3 Farewell, ye scenes of childhood,
And fancies of our youth ; We go to combat error With everlasting truth.
4 Farewell, all carnal pleasures.
Which gild the scenes of mirth, Your days are surely numbered To trouble man on earth.
5 Farewell, farewell our country;
Our home is now abroad, To labor in the vineyard, In righteousness for God.
6 The gallant ships are ready
To bear us o'er the sea,
To gather up the blessed,
That Zion may be free.
HYMN 218. (7's & 6's D.)
From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral stand,
Where Afric's funny fountains, Roll down their golden sand ,
From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain,
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They call us to deliver
Their land from error's chain.
2 What though the spicy breezes
Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, Though every prospect pleases,
And only man is vile ; In vain with lavish kindness
The gifts of God are strewn, The heathen in his blindness
Bows down to wood and stone.
3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted
With wisdom from on high, Shall we, to men benighted,
The lamp of life deny ? Salvation ! O salvation !
The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation
Has learnt Messiah's name.
4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story,
And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory,
It spreads from pole to pole, Till o'er our ransomed nature;
The Lamb for sinners tlain, Redeemer, King, Creator,
In bliss returns to reign.
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HYMN 219. (ll's.)
i How often in sweet meditation my mind, Where solitude reigned, and aside from man- kind, Has dwelt on the hour when the Savior did
deign To call me, His servant, to publish His name.
2 To lift up my voice and proclaim the glad news, First unto the Gentiles, and then to the Jews, That Jesus, Messiah, in clouds will descend, Destroy the ungodly, the righteous defend.
3 How rich is the treasure, ye Priests of the
Lord, Entrusted to us, as made known by His
word, The plan of salvation, the Gospel of grace, To publish abroad unto Adam's lost race.
4 O, gladly we'll go to the isles and proclaim, And nations unknown then shall hear of His fame ;
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Yea, kingdoms and countries, both Gentiles
and Jews, Shall see us and hear us proclaim the ghu
news
5 And millions shall turn to the Lord, and rejoice
That they have made Jesus, the Savior, their choice ;
From north and the south, from the east and the west,
We'll bring home our thousands in Zion to rest.
6 t h °UdS SCe thCm % l° their S]orio»s home
As doves to their windows in flocks see them come,
While ^empires shall tremble, and kmgdoms
As the vision's of Daniel in plainness portray.
7 And Israel shall flourish and spread far abroad,
Till eanl^shal. be full of.he knowledge of
And thus shal! the stone of the mountain roll forth,
Extend its dominion, and fill the whole earth.
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HYMN 204. (C.M.D.)
i The gallant ship is under weigh
To bear me off to sen, And yonder floats the streamer gay
That says she waits for me. The seaman dip the ready oar,
As rippled waves oft tell, They bear me swiftly from the shore;
My native land, farewell !
2 J go, but not to plough the main,
To ease a restless mind, Nor yet to toil on battle's plain,
The victor's wreath to find. 'Tis not for treasures that are hid
In mountain or in dell, "lis not for joys like these I bid
My native land, farewell !
3 I go to break the fowler's snare,
To gather Israel home ; I go the name of Christ to bear
In lands and isles unknown. And soon my pilgrim feet shall tread
On land where errors dwell, Whence light and truth have long since fled,
My native land, farewell I
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4 I go, an erring child of dust,
Ten thousand foes among, Yet on Mis mighty arm I trust,
Who makes the feeble strong. My sun, my shield, forever nigh,
He will my fears dispel, This hope supports me when I sigh,
My native land, farewell!
I go devoted to His cause,
And to His will resigned ; His presence will supply the loss
Of all 1 leave behind. His promise cheers the sinking heart
And lights the darkest cell. To exiled pilgrims grace imparts;
My native land, farewell!
6 I go, it is my Master's call,
He's made my duty plain, No danger can the heart appall
When Jesus stoops to reign. And now the vessel's side we've made,
The sails their bosoms swell, Thy beauties in the distance fade,
My native land, farewell !
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HYMN 221. (8's,7's & 4.)
i Yes, my native land, I love thee, All thy scenes, I love them well; Friends, connections, happy country, Can I bid you all farewell ?
Can I leave thee, Far in distant lands to dwell?
"2 Home ! thy joys are passing lovely, Joys no stranger heart can tell ; Happy home ! 'tis sure I love thee, Can I , can I say farewell ?
Can I leave thee, Far in distant lands to dwell !
3 Holy scenes of joy and gladness
Every fond emotion swell ; Can I banish heartfelt sadness, While I bid my home farewell?
Can I leave thee, Far in distant lands to dwell?
4 Yes, I hasten from you gladly.
From the scenes I love so well, Far away, ye billows, bear me,. Lovely, native land, farewell 1
Pleased I leave thee, Far in distant lands to dwell.
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5 In the deserts let me labor,
On the mountains let me tell
How He died, the blessed Savior,
To redeem a world from hell.
Let me hasten Far in distant lands to dwell.
6 Bear me on, thou restless ocean,
Let the winds my canvass swell ; Heaves my heart with warm emotion, While I go far hence to dwell.
Glad I bid thee, Native land, farewell, farewell!
HYMN 222. (L.M.)
1 Farewell, my kind and faithful friend, > The partner of my early youth,
While from my home my steps I bend, To warn mankind and teach the truth.
2 How oft, in silent evening mild,
I to some lovely place repair. Thy love and kindness call to mind, And lift my voice in humble prayer.
3 O Lord, extend Thine arms of love
Around the partner of my heart, For Thou hast spoken from above, And called me from my all to part.
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4 Preserve her soul in perfect peace,
From sickness, sorrow, grief and pain, Until our pilgrimage shall cease, And we on Zion's hill shall reign.
5 How gladly would my soul retire
With thee to spend a peaceful life In some sequestered, humble vale,
Far from the scenes of noise and strife.
6 Where men should grieve our souls no more,
Nor rage of sin disturb our peace,
Our troubles, toils and suff' rings o'er,
Their lies and persecution cease.
HYMN 223. (L.M.)
1 Behold! the harvest wide extends,
The fields are white o'er all the plain, The tares in bundles must be bound, While we with care secure the grain;
2 Shall we repine when Jesus calls,
Or count it sacrifice we make, To spend our lives as pilgrims here, Or lose them for the Gospel's sake?
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3 When Jesus Christ has done the same,
Without a place to lay His head ; A pilgrim on the earth He came, Until for us His blood was shed.
4 Shall we behold the nations doomed
To sword and famine, blood and fire, Yet not the least exertion make, But from the scene in peace retire ?
5 No; while His love for me extends,
The pattern makes my duty plain ; I'll sound to earth's remotest ends, His Gospel to the sons of men.
6 Farewell, my kind and faithful friend,
Until we meet on earth again, For soon our pilgrimage shall end, And the Messiah come to reign.
HYMN 224. (12's & ll's.)
i Adieu to the city where long I have wan- dered To tell them of judgments and warn them to flee ; How often in sorrow their woes I have pon- dered ! Perhaps in affliction they'll think upon me.
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2 With tears of compassion, in silence retiring,
The last ray of hope for your safety expiring, A feeling of pity this bosom inspiring, Sing this lamentation, and think upon me.
3 How often at evening your halls have re-
sounded With th' pure testimony of Jesus so free, While the meek were rejoicing, the proud
were confounded, The poor had the Gospel; they'll think upon
me.
4 When empires shall tremble at Israel's re-
turning, And earth shall be cleansed by the spirit ot burning, When proud men shall perish, and priests with their learning, Sing this lamentation, and think upon me.
5 When th" Union is severed, and liberty's
blessings [free,
Withheld from the sons of Columbia, once
When bloodshed and war and famine distress
them, Remember the warning, and think upon me.
6 When this mighty city shall crumble to ruin,
And sink as a millstone, the merchants un- doing,
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The ransomed the highway of Zion pursuing, Sing this lamentation, and think upon me.
HYMN 225. (8's, 7's & 4.)
i Come, thou glorious day of promise, Come and spread thy cheerful ray, When the scattered sheep of Israel Shall no longer go astray;
When hosannas, With united voice they'll cry.
2 Lord, how long wilt Thou he angry ?
Shall Thy wrath forever burn ? Rise, redeem Thine ancient people, Their transgressions from them turn.
King of Israel, Come and set Thy people free.
3 O, that soon Thou wouldst to Jacob
Thy enlivening Spirit send ! Of their unbelief and mis'ry
Make, O Lord, a speedy end.
Lord, Messiali ! Prince of Peace o'er Israel reign.
a. Q*ju> .
HYMN 226. (L.M.^
I Farewell, ye servants of the Lord,
To whom we oft have preached the word,
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May you improve the wisdom given, And lead ten thousand souls to heaven.
2 Farewell, ye Saints of latter days,
With whom we've met in prayer and praise, In whose kind hearts the truth has shone, By which we've gathered all in one.
3 Farewell, kind friends, whose hearts are true, We can no longer stay with you,
Arise, the voice of truth obey,
O, come and wash your sins away.
4 Farewell to all whose stubborn will Binds them in chains of darkness still, Our voice no longer you shall hear, Till Jesus shall in clouds appear.
5 Then you shall see and hear and know What you rejected here below, Though you may sink in endless pain, Yet truth eternal will remain.
HYMN 227. (6-7's.)
I When shall we all meet again? When shall we our rest obtain ? When our pilgrimage be o'er, Parting sighs be known no more,
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When Mount Zion we regain, There may we all meet again.
2 We to foreign climes repair, Truth's the message which we bear, Truth which angels oft have borne, Truth to comfort those who mourn ; Truth eternal will remain,
On its rock we'll meet again.
3 Now the bright and morning star Spreads its glorious light afar, Kindles up the rising dawn
Of that bright Millennial morn; When the Saints shall rise and reign, In the clouds we'll meet again.
4 When the sons of Israel come, When they build Jerusalem, When the House of God is reared, And Messiah's way prepared, When from heaven He comes to reiq There may we all meet again,
c; When the earth is cleansed by fire, When the wicked's hopes inspire. When in cold oblivion's shade, Proud oppressors all are laid, Long will Zion's mount remain, There may we all meet again.
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HYMN 228. (ll's.)
1 To leave my dear friends and from neighbors
to part, And go from my home, gives me sorrow of
heart, With the thoughts of absenting myself far
away From the House of my God, where I've
chosen to pray.
2 But Jesus now calls me a message to bear, To kingdoms and countries and islands afar, His presence will bless me and be with me
there, His Spirit inspire me, in answer to prayer.
3 Then why should I linger with fondest de.
sire, O'er home and the raptures its comfort, in.
spire ? For sweeter, O, sweeter, the message I bear, To comfort the mourner, in answer to prayer.
4 Dear friends, I must leave you and bid you
adieu, And pay my devotion in parts to me new, But still I'll remember in pilgrimage there, The joys that we tasted in answer to prayer.
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5 And oft when the day's busy bustle will close, As nature lies sleeping in silent repose, To some lone retreat 1 will fondly repair, Remember my kindred, and pray for them there.
HYMN 229. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
i ' When time shall be no more, It joys and sorrows fled, When all its cares are o'er, And numbered with the dead, Unveiled, eternal truth shall shine, In its own image, all divine.
2 The Saints in robes of light
Shall walk the golden street,
Shall bow before His throne,
Or worship at His feet,
Shall sit on thrones exalted high,
Enthroned in might and majesty.
3 O, sinner, wouldst thou stand
I n that blest company ? Obey the Lord's command,
And from thy sins be free. I shall be there and look for thee, Farewell ! till then, remember me.
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HYMN 230. (P.M.) i An angel came down rom the mansions of
glory. And told that a record was hid in Cumorah, Containing the fulness of Jesus' Gospel, And also the cov'nant to gather His people. O Israel ! O Israel ! in all your abidings. Prepare for your Lord, when you hear these glad tidings.
a A heavenly treasure, a book full of merit, It speaks from the dust by the power of the
Spirit, A voice from the Savior, that Saints can rely
on, To watch for the day when He brings again Zion. O Israel ! O Israel ! etc.
3 O, listen, ye isles, and give ear every nation, For great things await you in this genera- tion, The kingdom of Jesus in Zion shall flourish, The righteous will gather, the wicked must perish. O Israel! O Israel! etc.
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HYMN 231. (7's&r)'s.)
i If you could hie to Kolob, In th' twinkling of an eye, And then continue onward, With that same speed to fly,
2 D'ye think that you could ever,
Through all eternity, Find out the generation Where Gods began to be.
3 Or see the grand beginning,
Where space did not extend? Or view the last creation,
Where Gods and matter end.
4 Methinks the Spirit whispers,
"No man has found 'pure space, Nor seen the outside curtains Where nothing has a place.
5 The works of Gods continue,
And worlds and lives abound, Improvement and progression Have one eternal round.
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6 There is no end to matter,
There is no end to space, Theie is no end to spirit, There is no end to race.
7 There is no end to virtue,
There is no end to might, There is no end to wisdom, There is no end to light.
8 There is no end to union,
There is no end to youth, There is no end to priesthood, . There is no end to truth.
9 There is no end to glory,
There is no end to love, There is no end to being,
Grim Death sleeps not above.
HYMN 232. (CM.)
To Him who rules on high, Wnom heavenly hosts adore,
The sovereign Lord of earth and sky, Be glory evermore.
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2 Let Saints their voices raise,
His wond'rous love to sing, Conspire with one accord to praise Their Father and their King.
3 Extol the wisdom great
That framed salvation's scheme, Which not alone could man create, But fallen man redeem.
4 Sing of the glorious time
When all will own His sway, And sing His praise in songs sublime, In realms of endless day.
HYMN 233. (8's.)
i A poor wayfaring man of grief
Hath often crossed me on the way, Who sued so humbly for relief, That I could never answer, Nay.
2 I had not power to ask His name,
Whither He went or whence He came, Yet there was something in His eye That won my love, I knew not why.
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3 Once, when my scanty meal was spread,
He entered, not a word He spake, Just perishing for want of bread,
T gave Him all, He blessed it, brake,
4 And ate, but gave me part again ;
Mine was an angel's portion then, For while I fed with eager haste, The crust was manna to my taste.
5 I spied Him where a fountain burst
Clear from the rock ; His strength was gone, The heedless water mocked His thirst, He heard it, saw it hurrying on.
6 I ran and raised the suff' rer up;
Thrice from the stream he drained my cup, Dipped, and returned it running o'er; 1 drank and never thirsted more.
7 'Twas night; the floods were out ; it blew
A winter-hurricane aloof; 1 heard His voice abroad, and flew To bid Him welcome to my roof.
8 I warmed and clothed and cheered my guest.
And laid Him on my couch to rest, Then made the eavth my bed, and seemed In Eden's garden while I dreamed.
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9 Stript, wounded, beaten nigh to death, I found Him by the highway side ; I roused His pulse, brought back His breath, Revived His spirit, and supplied
10 Wine, oil, refreshment, He was healed ;
I had myself a wound concealed, But from that hour forgot the smart. And peace bound up my broken heart.
11 In prison I saw Him next, condemned
To meet a traitor's doom at morn ; The tide of lying tongues I stemmed,
And honored Him 'mid shame and scorn.
.2 My friendship's utmost zeal to try, He asked if I for Him would die; The flesh was weak, my blood ran chill, But the free spirit cried, "I will!"
13 Then in a moment to my view,
The stranger darted from disguise; The tokens in His hands I knew, The Savior stood before mine eyes.
14 He spake, and my poor name He named,
"Of me thou hast not been ashamed, These deeds shall thy memorial be, Fear not, thou didst them unto me."
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HYMN 234. (6's & 7's, D.)
i Come, all ye sons of Zion,
And let us praise the Lord, His ransomed are returning,
According to His word, In sacred songs and gladness
They walk the narrow way, And thank the Lord who brought them
To see the latter day.
2 Come, ye dispersed of Judah,
Join in the theme and sing, With harmony unceasing, ,
The praises of your King, Whose arm is now extended,
On which the world may gaze, To gather up the righteous
In these the latter days.
3 Rejoice, rejoice, O Israel,
And let your joys abound ! The voice of God shall reach you
Wherever you are lound. And call you back from bondage,
That you may sing His praise In Zion and Jerusalem,
In these the latter days.
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4 Then gather up for Zion,
Ye Saints throughout the land, And clear the wa'y before you,
As God shall give command. Though wicked men and devils
Exert their power, 'lis vain, Since He who is eternal
Has said you shall obtain.
HYMN 235. (6-7's.)
Earth, with her ten thousand flowers, Air, with all its beams and s'towers, Heaven's infinite expanse, Sea's resplendent countenance, All around and all above, Rear this record, God is love.
2 Sounds among the vales and hills In the woods and by the rills, Of the breeze and of the bird, By the gentle murmur stirred, Sacre 1 songs, beneath, above, Have one chorus, God is love.
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3 All the hopes that sweetly start From the fountain of the heart, All the bliss that ever comes To our earthly human homes, All the voices from above Sweetly whisper, God is love.
HYMN 23(3. (8's, 7's & 4.)
i Guide us, O Thou great Jehovah, Saints unto the promised land! We are weak, but Thou art able, Hold us with Thy powerful hand.
Holy Spirit, Feed us till the Savior comes
2 Open, Jesus, Zion's fountains,
Let her richest blessings come, Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Guard us to this holy home.
Great Redeemer, Bring, O, bring the welcome day!
3 When the eaith begins to tremble,
Bid otif fearful thoughts be still; When Thy judgments spread destruction, Keep us safe on Zion's hill. •
Singing praises, Songs of glory unto Thee.
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i How firn, a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word' V\ hat more can He say than to you He hath said, , You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled ?
2 In every condition, in sickness, in health, In poverty's vale or abounding in wealth,' At home or abroad, on the land or the sea, As thy days may demand, so thy succor shall be.
3 Fear not, I am with thee, O, be not dismayed For I am Thy Go.i. and will still give thee aid' I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee
to stand, Upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand.
4 When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not thee o'erflow For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless ■ And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
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5 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall
he, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply, The flame shall not hurt thee, 1 only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
6 E'en down to old age, all my people shall
prove My sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love, And then, when gray hairs shall their temples
adorn, Like lambs shall they still in my bosom be
borne. ,
7 The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose I will not, I cannot desert to His foes,
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to
shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!
HYMN 238. (6, 6, 8, D.)
i How pleasant 'tis to see Kindred and friends agree, Each in his proper station move, And each fulfil his part, With sympathizing heart, In all the cares of life and love
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! 'Tis like the ointment shed On Aaron's sacred head, Divinely rich, divinely sweet, The oil through all the room Diffused a choice perfume, Ran through his robes and blest his feet.
I Like fruitful showers of rain
That water all the plain, Descending from the neighb'ring hills,
Such streams of pleasure roll
Through every friendly soul, Where love like heavenly dew distils.
HYMN 239. (6, 6,8, D.)
How pleased and blest was J
To hear the people cry, "Come, let us seek our God to-day; "
Yes, with a cheerful zeal,
We'll haste to Zion's hill, And there our vows and honors pay.
Zion, thrice happy place,
Adorned with wondrous grace, And walls of strength embrace thee round,
In thee our tribes appear,
To praise and pray and hear The sacred Gospel's joyful sound.
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3 There, David's greater Son Has fixed His royal throne,
He sits for grace and judgment there, He bids the Saints be glad, He makes the sinners sad,
And humble souls rejoice with fear.
4 May peace attend thy gates, While joy within thee waits,
To bless the soul of every guest ! The man that seeks Thy peace, And wishes thine increase,
A thousand blessings on him rest.
5 My tongue repeats her vows, "Peace to this sacred house!
For here my friends and kindred dwell. And since my glorious God Makes thee His blest abode,
My soul shall ever love thee well.
HYMN 240. (L.M.
i Know this, that every soul is free To choose his life and what he'll be, For this eternal truth is given, That God will force no man to heaven.
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2 H'e'll call, persuade, direct aright, Bless him with wisdom, love, and light, In nameless ways he good and kind, But never force the human mind.
3 Freedom and reason make us men, Take these away, what are we then? Mere animals, and just as well
The beasts may think of heaven or hell.
4 May we no more our powers abuse, But ways of truth and goodness choose, Our God is pleased when we improve His grace, and seek His perfect love.
5 It is my free will to believe,
'Tis God's free will me to receive, To stubborn willers this I'll tell, 'Tis all free grace and all free will.
6 Those who despise grow harder still, Those who adhere, He turns their will, And thus despisers sink to hell, While those who heed in glory dwell.
7 But if we take the downward road, And make in hell our last abode, Our God is clear, and we shall know We've plunged ourselves in endless woe.
Qtr^iJ? ^#tis
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HYMN 241. (L.M.)
i The great and glorious Gospel light Has ushered forth into my sight, Which in my soul I have received, From bondage and from death relieved.
2 With Saints below and Saints above I'll join to praise the God I love, Like Enoch, too, I will proclaim
A loud hosanna to His name.
3 Hosanna ! let the echo fly
From pole to pole, from sky to sky, And Saints and angels join to sing, Till all eternity shall ring.
4 Hosanna ! let the voice extend,
Till time shall cease and have an end, Till all the throngs of heaven above Shall join the Saints in songs of love.
5 Hosanna! l;t the trump of God Proclaim His wonders far abroad, And earth and air and skies and seas Conspire to sound aloud His praise.
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HYMN 242. (L.M.)
i The happy day has rolled on,
The truth restored is now made known, The promised Angel's come again To introduce Messiah's reign.
- The Gospel trump again is heard, The truth from darkness has appeared, The lands which long benighted lay, Have now beheld a glorious day.
3 The day by Prophets long foretold, The day which Abra'm did behold, The day that Saints desired so long, When God His strange work would peiTonr.
4 The day when Saints again shall hear The voice of Jesus in their ear,
And angels, who above do reign,
Come down to converse hold with men. ^ ^
HYMN 243. (CM.)
I Come, listen to a Prophet's voice, And hear the word of God, And in the way of truth rejoice, And sing for joy aloud.
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We've found the way the Prophets went,
Who lived in days of yore; Another Prophet now is sent,
This knowledge to restore.
2 The gloom of sullen darkness, spread
Through earth's extended space, Is banished by our living Head, And God has shown His face.
3 Through erring schemes in days now past,
The world has gone astray ; Yet Saints of God have found at last The straight and narrow way.
4 'Tis not in man they put their trust,
Or on his arm rely, Full well assured, all are accursed, \\ ho Jesus Christ deny.
5 The Savior to His people said,
Let all my words obey, And signs shall follow you on earth, Down to the latest day.
6 The sick, on whom the oil is poured
And hands in meekness laid,
Are by the power of God restored,
Through faith, as Jesus said.
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7 No more in slavish fear we mourn,
Nor yoke of bondage wear, No more beneath delusion groan, Nor superstitious fear.
8 Of every dispensation past,
Of every promise made, The first be last, the last be first, The living and the dead.
9 Saviors shall to Mount Zion come,
Their thousands bring to rest, Throughout the great Millennium, Eternally be blest.
HYMN 244. (ll's & 12's.)
i The Spirit of God like a fire is burning!
The lattsr-day glory begins to come forth, The visions and blesssings of old are return- ing, The angels are coming to visit the earth. We'll sing and we'll shout with the armies of heaven, Hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb! Let glory to them in the highest be given, Henceforth and forever ; Amen , and Amen !
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2 The Lord is extending the Saints' under-
standing, Restoring their judges and all as at first, The knowledge and power of God are ex- panding, The vail o'er the earth is beginning to burst. We'll sing and we'll shout, etc.
3 We'll call in our solemn assemblies in spirit,
To spread forth the kingdom of heaven abroad, That we through our faith may begin to in- herit The visions and blessings and glories of God. We'll sing and we'll shout, etc.
4 We'll wash and be washed, and with oil be
anointed, Withal not omitting the washing of feet, For he that receiveth his penny appointed Must surely be clean at the harvest of wheat. We'll sing and we'll shout, etc.
5 Old Israel, that fled from the world for his
freedom, [amain,
Must come with the cloud and the pillar
A Moses and Aaron and Joshua lead him,
And feed him on manna from heaven again.
We'll sing and we'll shout, etc.
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6 How blessed the day when the lamb and the lion Shall lie down together without any ire, And Ephraim be crowned with his blessing in Xion, As Jesus descends with His chariots of fire! We'll sing and we'll shout with the armies of heaven, Hosanna, hosanna to God and the Lamb ! Let glory to them in the highest be given, Henceforth and forever; Amen, and Amen!
HYMN 245. (ll's.)
1 The sun that declines in the far western sky Has rolled o'er our heads till the summer's
gone by, And hushed are the notes of the warblers of
spring, That in the green bower did exultingly sing.
2 The changes for autumn already appear,
A harvest of plenty has crowned the glad year,
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While soft smiling zephyrs from orchards nnd
bowers, Bring odors of joy from the fruit nnd the
flowers.
3 As the summer of youth passes swiftly away, And the locks on our temples are silvered
with gray, So the fair smiling landscape and flowery
1 uvn , Though losing their beauty, their glory put
on.
4 O, when the sweet summer of life shall have
fled, Her joys and her sorrows entombed with the
dead, Then may we, by faith, like good Enoch,
arise, And be crowned with the just in the midst of
the skies,
5 Descend with tho Savior in glory profound, And reign in perfection when Satan is
bound, While love and sweet union together shall
blend, And peace, gentle peace, like a river extend.
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HYMN 246. (L.M.)
i The towers of Zion soon shall rise, Above the clouds and reach the skies, Attract the gaze and wond'ring eyes Of all that worship, gloriously.
2 The Saints shall see their cities stand Upon the consecrated land,
And Israel, num'rous as the sand, Inherit trhi m eternally.
3 O that the day would hasten on, When wickedness shall all Le gone, And Saints and angels join in one,
To praise the Man of Holiness!
4 Then will the vail of heaven rend, The Son Ah-Man in power descend, A vast eternity to spend
In perfect peace and righteousness.
5 Exalt the name of Zion's God, Praise ye His name in songs aloud, Proclaim His majesty abroad,
Ye banner-bearing messengi is.
6 Cry to the nations far and near, To come and in the gloi y share Which on Mount Zion will appear,
When earth shall rest from wickedness.
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HYMN 247. (P.M.)
i There's a feast of fat things for the righteous preparing,
That the good of this world all the Saints may be sharing,
For the harvest is ripe, and the reapers have learned
To gather the wheat that the tares may be burned.
Come to the supper, come to the supper,
Come to the supper of the great Bride- groom.
2 Co forth, all ye servants, unto every nation, And lift up your voices and make procla- mation, To cease from all evil and leave off all mirth, For the Savior is coming to reign on the earth.
Come to the supper, etc
3 Go, set forth the judgments to come and the sorrow, For after to-day, O ! there cometh to- morrow,
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When the wicked, ungodly, rebellious and
proud, Shall he burned up as stubble, O ! cry it
aloud.
Come to the supper, etc
4 Go, pass throughout Europe and Asia's dark
regions, To China's far shores, and to Afric's black
legions, And proclaim to all people, as you're passing
by,
The fig trees are leafing, the summer is nigh. Come to the supper, etc,
5 Go, call on the great men of fame and of
power, The king on his throne and the brave in his
tower, And inform them all kingdoms must fall but
the one As clear as the moon and as fair as the sun. Come to the supper, etc.
6 Go, cry to all quarters, and then to the
islands, To Gentiles and Jews, and proclaim to the heathens,
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And exclaim to old Israel in every kind, Repent yeT the kingdom of heaven's at hand.
Come to the supper, etc.
7 Go, carry glad tidings, that none need doubt
whether The lamb and the lion shall lie down together, For the venom will cease when the devil is
bound, [round
And peace, like a river, extend the world
Come to the supper, etc.
8 Go, publish the Gospel, the truth of the
Savior, [find favor
That the poor and the meek may begin to And rejoice in their coming Redeemer and
Friend, And lo ! He is with you henceforth to the end. Come to the supper, etc.
9 O go and invite them, regardless of trouble, The rich and the learned, the wise and the
noble, That the guests may be ready when Jesus
shall come, To welcome forever the holy Bridegroom.
Come to the supper, etc.
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io Go, gather the willing, and push them to- gether, Yes, push them to Zion, (the Saints' rest
forever,) Where the best that the heavens and earth
can afford Will grace the first marriage and feast of the Lord.
Come to the supper, etc,
ii Go, welcome His people, let nothing pre- clude you, Come, Joseph and Simeon and Reuben and
Judali, Come, Napthali, Issachar, Levi and Dan, Gad, Zebulon, Asher, and come Benjamin. Come to the supper, etc.
12 Be faithful and just to the end of your calling, Till Babylon the great, she is fallen ! is
fallen ! Then return, and receive the just servant's
reward, And sit down to the feast of the house o'
the Lord, Come to the supper, come to the supper, Come to the supper with the great Bride- groom.
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HYMN 248. (P.M.)
i This earth was once a garden place, With all her glories common , And men did live a holy race, And worship Jesus face to face, In Adam-ondi-Ahman.
2 We read that Enoch walked with God,
Above the power of mammon, And Zion spread herself abroad, And Saints and angels sang aloud,
In Adam-ondi-Ahman.
3 Her land was good and greatly blest,
Beyond old Israel's Canaan, Her fame was known from east to west, Her peace was great, and pure the rest
Of Adam-ondi-Ahman.
4 Hosanna to such days to come,
The Savior's second coming, When all the earth in glorious bloom Affords the Saints a holy home,
Like Adam-ondi-Ahman.
HYMN 249. (L.M. or (j-8's.)
i Though in the outward Church below The wheat and tares together grow,
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Jesv ■, ere long, will weed the crop,
And pluck the tares in anger up.
For soon the reaping time will come, And angels shout the harvest home.
2 Will it relieve their horrors there To recollect their stations here,
How much they heard, how much they knew. How much among the wheat they grew?
3 No ; this will aggravate their case, They perish under means of grace, To them the word of life and faith Became an instrument of death.
4 We seem alike when thus we meet, Strangers may think we all were wheat, But to the Lord's all-searching eyes. Each heart appears without disguise.
5 The tares are spared for various ends, Some for the sake of praying friends, Others, the Lord, against their will, Employ His counsels to fulfil.
6 But though they grow so tall and strong, His plan will not require them long,
In harvest, when He saves His own, The tares shall into hell be thrown.
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7 O ! awful thought, and is it so? Must all mankind the harvest know? Is ev'ry man a wheat or tare ? Me for that harvest, Lord, prepare.
HYMN 250. (12's & ll's D.) i What fair one is this, from the wildernesss trav'ling, Looking for Christ, the beloved of her heart? O, this is the Church, the fair bride of the Savior, Which with every idol is willing to part. While men in contention are constantly howl- ing, And Babylon's bells are continually tolling, As though all the craft of her merchants was failing, And Jesus was coming to reig.i on the earth.
2 There is a sweet sound in the Gospel of heaven, And people are joyful when they understand, The Saints on their way home to glory are even Determined by goodness to reach the blest land. Old formal professors are crying "delusion," And high-minded hypocrites say, " 'tis con- fusion , ' '
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While grace is poured out in a blessed effu- sion, And Saints are rejoicing to see priestcraft fall.
3 A blessing ! a blessing! the Savior is coming,
As Prophets and pilgrims ot old have de- clared, And Israel, the favored of God, is beginning To come to the feast for the righteous pre- pared. ['nR. In the desert are fountains continually spring- The heavenly music of Zion is ringing, Th - Saints all their tithes and their off" rings are bringing, I hey thus prove the Lord and His blessings receive.
4 The name of Jehovah is worthy of praising,
And so is the Savior an excellent theme, The Elders of Israel a standard are raising,
And calling all nations to come to the same. These Elders go forth and the good news are
telling, Their words find a place in the hearts of the
willing, And thus is the vision of Daniel fulfilling, The Stone of the mountain will soon fill the earth.
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HYMN 251. (8's.)
i When Joseph his brethren beheld Afflicted and trembling with fear, His heart with compassion was filled, From weeping he could not forbear.
2 Awhile his behavior was rough,
To bring their past sins to their mind, But when they were humbled enough, He hastened to show himself kind.
3 How little they thought it was he,
Whom they had ill treated and sold ! How great their confusion must be, As soon as his name he had told !
4 "I am Joseph, your brother," he said,
"And still to my heart you are dear, You sold me and thought I was dead, But God, for your sakes, sent me here."
5 Though greatly distressed before,
When charged with purloining the cup, They now were confounded much more, Not one of them dared to look up.
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6 "Can Joseph, whom we would have slain, Forgive us the evil we did ? And will he our households maintain ? *"), this is a brother indeed !"
HYMN 252. (L.M.)
i When restless on my bed I lie,
Still courting sleep, which still will fly, Then shall reflection's brighter power Illume the lone and midnight hour.
2 If hushed the breeze and calm the tide, Soft will the stream of mem'ry glide, And all the past, a gentle train Waked by remembrance, live again.
3 If the loud wind, the tempest high And darkness wrap the sullen sky, I muse on life's tempestuous sea, And sigh, O Lord, to come to Thee.
4 Tossed on the deep and swelling wave, O, mark my trembling soul and save ! Give to my view that harbor near, Where Thou wilt chase each grief and fear.
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HYMN 253. (CM.)
1 Hark ! listen to the trumpeters !
Tliey sound for volunteers, On Zion's bright and flowery mount Behold the officers.
2 Their horses white, their armor bright,
With courage bold they stand, Enlisting soldiers for their King, To march to Zion's land.
3 It sets my heart all in a flame
A soldier brave to be, I will enlist, gird on my arms, And fight for liberty.
4 We want no cowards in our bands,
W ho will our colors fly, We call for valiant-hearted men, W'ho're not afraid to die.
5 To see our armies on parade,
How martial they appear! All armed and dressed in uniform, They look like men of war.
6 They follow their gaeat General,
The great Eternal Lamb, His garments stained in His own bloou. King Jesus is His name.
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7 The trumpets sound, the armies shout,
They drive the hosts of hell, How dreadful is our God t' adore, The great Emanuel.
8 Sinners enlist with Jesus Christ,
Th' eternal Son of God, And march with us to Zion's land, ' Beyond the swelling flood.
9 There on a green and flowery mount,
Where fruits immortal grow,
With angels all arrayed in white,
We'll our Redeemer know.
io We'll shout and sing forever more In that eternal world, While Satan and his army too Shall down to hell be hurled
ii Lift up your heads, ye soldiers bold, Redemption's drawing nigh, We soon shall hear the trumpet soum '1 hat shakes the earth and sky.
12 In fiery chariots we shall rise, And leave the world on fire, And all surround the throne of love, And join the heavenly choir.
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HYMN 254. (P.M.)
i The pure testimony poured forth in the Spirit, Cuts like a kten two-edged sword, And hypocrites now are most sorely tor- mented, Because they're condemned by the word. The pure testimony discovers the dross, While wicked professors make light of the
cross, But Babylon trembles for fear of her loss.
Is not the time come for the Church to be
gathered Into the one Spirit of God? Baptized by one Spirit into the one Body, Partaking Christ's flesh and His blood? They drink in one Spirit, which makes them
all see They're one in Christ Jesus wherever they be, The Jew and the Gentile, the bond and the
free.
3 Then blow ye the trumpet in pure testimony, And let the world hear it again !
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O, come ye from Babylon, I'-gypt and Sodom,
And make your way over the plain, And gird on your armor, ye Saints of the
Lord, For Christ will direct you by His living word, The pure testimony will cut like a sword.
The great prince of darkness is must'ring his forces To make you his pris'ners again, By fiatt'ries, reproaches and vile persecution,
That you in his cause may remain. But shun his temptations wherever they lay, And mind not his servants whatever they
say, The pure testimony will give you the day.
5 The world will not persecute those who are like them, But hold them the same as their own ; The pure testimony cries out, separation,
And calls you your lives to lay down. Come out from their spirit, and practices too, The track of your Savior keep still in your
view, The pure testimony will cut the way through.
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6 A battle is coming between the two king- doms, The armies are gathering round, The pure testimony and vile persecution,
Will soon in close battle be found. Then wash all your robes in the Lamb's
cleansing blood, And keep, as did Jesus', the Spirit of God. By the pure testimony are all things subdued
HYMN 255. (L M.)
i Afflicted Saint, to Christ draw near, Thy Savior's gracious promise hear, His faithful word declares to thee That "as thy day, thy strength shall be."
2 Let not thy heart despond and say, "How shall I stand the trying clay?" He has engaged by firm decree
That "as thy day, thy strength shall be."
3 Should persecution rage and flame, Still trust in thy Redeemer's name; In fiery trials thou shalt see
That "as thy day, thy strength shall be."
4 If faith be weak and foes be strong, And if the conflict should be long,
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Thy Lord will make the tempter flee, For "as thy day, thy strength shall be.'
5 When called to bear the weighty cross Of sore affliction, pain or loss,
Or deep distress, or poverty,
Still "as thy day thy strength shall be."
6 \\ hen ghastly death appears in view, Christ's presence shall thy fears subdue; He comes thy spirit to set free,
And "as thy day, thy strength shall be.'
HYMN 255. (6-7's.)
i Daniel's wisdom may I know, Stephen's faith and patience show, John's divine compassion feel, Moses' meekness, Joshua's zeal, Run like the unwearied Paul, V\ in the prize and conquer all.
2 Mary's love may I possess, Lydia's tender-heartedness. Peter's ardent spirit feel, James' faith by works reveal, Like young Timothy, may I Every sinful passion fly.
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3 Job's submission let me show, David's true devotion know, Samuel's call, O may I hear, Lazarus' happy portion share ! Let Isaiah's hallowed fire
All my new-born soul inspire.
4 Mine be Jacob's wrestling prayer, Gideon's valiant steadfast care, Joseph's purity impart,
Isaac's meditative heart, Abra'm's friendship let me prove, Faithful to the God of love.
5 Most of all, may I pursue That example Jesus drew, In my life and conduct show How He lived and walked below, Day by day, through grace conferred Imitate my dearest Lord.
6 Then shall I these worthies meet, With them bow at Jesus' feet,
V\ ith them praise the God of- love, With them share the joys above, W ith them range die blissful shore, Meet them all to part no more.
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HYMN -Jf.7. (L.M.)
1 When Joseph saw his brethreri moved With keenest sorrow and distress, He could no longer hide his love, No more his feelings could suppress.
a 1 he mystery he did unfold,
Then fell upon their necks in tears, ] am your brother whom you sold,
Dismiss your doubts, dispel your fears.
3 ' Twas God that sent me by command
To save you from the famine sore, To bring you into Egypt's land,
Where you shall never hunger more.
4 What mingled feelings seized their breasts!
Surprise and grief, and joy and love, And shame and sorrow and distress, Alternate did their feelings move
5 Lo! this a liv.ely type shall be
Of Joseph's remnant long unknown, 1 he Gentiles shall their glory see, When to their brethren they're made known.
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6 A curse, a by-word long they've been,
Afflicted by the Gentile race, Plundered and driven, sold and slain, Or brought to shame and deep disgrace.
7 But lo ! their origin revealed
Brings blessings on the Gentile world, Their ancient records long concealed, Are like a banner now unfurled.
HYMN 258. (CM.)
i Ye wond'ring nations, now give ear Unto the angel's cry, For lo! from heaven he has appeued, To bring salvation nigh.
2 He's brought the ancient records forth,
Unloosed the mighty seal, His glory soon shall fill the earth. And wondrous things reveal.
3 The things of worth in ages gone,
Its pages clear unfold, And things to come, now rolling on, The wise may well behold.
4 Its opening wonders burst to view,
All glorious and sublime. Point out the path that men pursue Down to the end of time.
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5 The meek and humble shall rejoice, The wise shall understand-,
All Israel now shall know His voice, And gather to their land.
HYMN 259. (CM.)
i 1 saw a mighty angel fly, To earth he bent his way, A message bearing from on high, To cheer the sons of day.
2 Truth is the tidings which he bearj,
The Gospel's joyful sound, To calm our doubts, to chase our fears, And make our joys abound.
3 He cries, and with a mighty voice,
Ye nations, lend a ear, And isles and continents rejoice, The great Redeemer's near!
4 He crie;, let every tongue attend,
And thrones and empires all, Fear God, and make the Lord your friend, The King, the Lord of all!
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5 Fear God, and worship Him who made The heavens, earth and sea, Fear Him on whom your sins were laid, Who died to make you free.
HYMN 2(30. (8's, 7's cfe 4.)
1 Go, ye messengers of glory,
Run, ye legates of the skies, Go an 1 tell the pleasing story, That a glorious angel flies,
Great and mighty, With a message from the skies,
2 Go to every tribe and nation,
Visit every land and clime, Sound to all the proclamation, Tell to all the truth sublime,
That the Gospel Does in ancient glory shine.
3 Go ! to all the Gospel carry,
Let the joyful news abound ; Go ! till every nation hear ye, Jew and Gentile hear the sound;
Ll t the Gospel Echo all the earth around.
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4 Bearing seed of heavenly virtue, Scatter it o'er all the earth ; Go ! Jehovah will support you, Gather all the sheaves of worth,
Then, with Jesus, Reign in glory on the earth.
HYMN 261. (4-6's >t 12-8' s.)
1 All hail the glorious day,
By } rophets long foretold, When, with harmonious lay,
The sheep of Israel's fold On Zion's hill His praise proclaim. And shout hosanna to His name.
2 When Israel from afar
And Judah scattered wide Sh;ill to their land repair,
And there in peace abide, Directed by Jehovah's hand, Shall dwell in peace in Zion's land.
3 From Zion's heavenly mount
Shall healing waters flow, And near this holy fount Will trees immortal grow, Whose heavenly balm the kingdoms feci, \\ hose leaves will all the nations heal.
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5 Jerusalem shall be
Our great Redeemer's throne, O'er all the earth and sea, His glory he made known, Nations and kings Messiah greet, And lay their honors at His feet.
6 Strike, strike the golden lyre,
And ye, His angels, sing, Let joy your bosoms fire,
And heaven with glory ring; From earth, and air, and sea, and skies, Let the Redeemer's praise arise.
HYMN 262. (L.M.)
i The glorious plan which God has given, To bring a ruined world to heaven, Was framed ,n Christ by the new birth, Was sealed in heaven, was sealed on earth.
2 As in the heavens they all agree,
• 1 lie record's given there by Three, On earth three witnesses are given. To lead the sons of earth to heaven.
3 Jehovah, God the Father's one, Another, His Eternal Son,
The Spirit does with them agree, The witnesses in heaven are three.
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4 Nor are we iu the second birth, Left without witnessess on earth, To grope, as in eternal night, About the way to endless light.
5 Buried beneath the liquid wave, To know the Spirit's power to save, And feel the virtue of His blood, Are witnesses ordained of God.
6 In heaven they all agree in One, The Father, Spirit, and the Son, On earth these witnesses agree, The water, blood, and Spirit, three.
7 One great connecting link is given Between the sons of earth and heaven: The Spirit seals us here on earth, In heaven records our second birth.
8 If we on earth possess those three, Mysterious, saving unity, The Book of Life will record bear, Our names are surely written there.
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HYMN 263. (8's & 7\s.)
i Truth reflects upon our senses, Gospel light reveals to some, If there still should he offences, Woe to them by whom they come.
2 Judge not, that you.be not judged,
Was the counsel Jesus gave, Measure given, large or grudged, Just the same you must receive.
3 Jesus said, Be meek and lowly,
For 'tis high to be a judge; If I would be pure and holy, I must love without a grudge.
4 It requires a constant labor
All His precepts to obey,
If I truly love my neighbor,
I am in the narrow way.
5 Once I said unto another,
In thine eye there is a mote,
If thou art a friendly brother,
Hold, and let me pull it out.
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6 But I could not see it fairly,
For my sight was very dim, When I came to search more clearly, In mine eye there was a I earn.
7 If I love my brother dearer,
And his mote I world erase, Then the light should shine the clearer. For the eye's a tender place.
8 Others I have oft reproved,
For an object like a mote, Now I wish this beam removed,
0 ! that tears would wash it out.
y Charity and love are healing,
These will give the clearest sight, When I saw my brother failing,
1 was not exactly right.
io New I'll take no farther trouble, Jesus' love is nil my theme, Little motes are but a bubble, When I think upon the beam.
HYMN 261. (3-7'a & 4.)
I Stars of morning, shout for joy, Sing redemption's mystery. Holy, Holy, Hi ly. cry, And praise the Lamb!
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2 Ethiopia, stretch thy hand; Come, ye tribes of every land", Countless as the ocean's sand.
To praise the Lamb.
3 Bend thy bow and come, good Lord, Send Thy Spirit with Thy word,
Be Thy saving work restored, Thou bleeding Lamb.
4 My believing spirit fill, Faith demands, it is Thy will, All things now are possible,
It shall be done.
5 Thus may we each moment feel,
Love Him, serve Him, praise Him still, Till we meet on Zion's hill, To praise the Lamb.
6 Savior, let Thy kingdom come, Now the man of sin consume, Bring the blest Millennium,
Exalted Lamb!
HYMN 265. (ll's & 12's.)
i Let fudah rejoice in this glorious news,
For "the sound of glad tidings will soon reach the Jews,
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And save them far, far from oppression and
fear, And deliv'rance proclaim to their sons far and
near.
2 Long, long thou hast wandered an exile
forlorn, And all that have seen thee have laughed thee
to scorn, Thou naught but affliction and sorrow hast
seen, [been.
Heartrending and cheerless thy pathway his
3 In vain 'midst the nations for friends didst ihou
seek, [cause thou wast weak,
They have robbed thee and spoiled thee be- No bosom has pitied, no friend has been near, Thy woe-stricken spirit to comfort and cheer.
j. But the days of thy mourning are near at an
end, friend,
When Messiah will come, thy Redeemer and
To cheer thee, and bless thee, and dry up thy
tears, [fears.
And calm thy sad bosom, and cha=c all thy
5 Yes, Messiah, the hope of all Israel will come. And from islands and continents gather thee home.
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Whom thy fathers rejected, thy Savior shall be, He will strike off thy fetters, and bid thee be free .
6 Thou shalt from affliction forever be free, The sons of oppressors shall how down to thee, Ten men shall take hold of the skirt of the few, Saying, "With you we'll go, for Jehovah's
with you."
7 Old Israel shall come from his place of
retreat, He shall worship Messiah, and bow at His feet, And all Abra'm's seed from the nations shall
come, [home.
And shall find in the land of their fathers a
8 As the Red Sea once severed was by Moses'
rod, [God,
So again thou -shalt witness the power of thy Thy Moses shall speak, and the waters shall
flow, And thy tribes on dry land shall in glory pass
through.
9 Thou shalt build, thou shalt plant, and inhabit
and eat, [wheat,
And thy soul shall be fed on the finest of
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In the valley of A'-hor thy herds shall lie down, [renown
Thou shalt he 'midst the nations a plan' of
to J hy olive shall flourish, thy fig tree shall
grow, [tains shall How,
And with wine, milk and honey thy moiin-
'Neath the fig tree and vine, in their cool
spreading shade, Thou shalt worship thy God, and none make thee afraid.
11 Thy Me>siah will come, and His right will
maintain, Over thee and all nations in majesty reign, Thou sha'.t with His presence forever be
blest, And from piin, grief and sorrow eternally
rest.
HYMN 266. (L.M.)
1 When earth in bondage long had lain, And darkness o'er the nations reigned, And all man's precept; proved in vain, A perfect system to obtain,
2 A voice commissioned from on high, 1 lark, hark ! it is the angel's cry,
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Descending from the throne of light, His garments shining clear and white.
3 He conies to show the Gospel plan In fulness to benighted man ;
Ho! from Cumorah's lonely hill, There comes a record of God's will.
4 Translated by the power of God, His voice bears record to His word, Again an angel did appear,
As witnesses do record bear,
5 Restored the Priesthood, lonj since lost, In truth and power as at the first; Thus men commissioned from on high, Came forth and did repentance cry,
6 Baptizing those who did believe, That they the Spirit might receive, In fulness, as in days of old,
And have one Shepherd and one fold.
HYMN 267. (L.M.)
I Ye Gentile nations, cease your strife, And listen to the wo.ds of life, Turn from your sins with one accord, Prepare to meet your coming Lord.
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2 Let Judah's lemnants, far and near, 'I he glorious proclamation hear, For Israel and the Gentiles, too The way to Zion shall pursue.
3 Their voices and their tongues employ In songs of everlasting joy,
The mountains and the hills rejoice, Let all creation hear His voice.
4 From north to south, from east to west, In Thee all nations shall be blest, When Abra'm and his seed shall stand Unnumbered on the promised land.
HYMN 26S. (L.M.)
i The solid rocks were rent in twain,
When Christ the Lamb of God was slain,
The sun in darkness veiled his face,
The mountains moved, and left their place.
2 The whole creation groaned in pain, Till the Messiah rose again. Then nature ceased her dreadful groan. The sun unveiled his lace and shone.
3 The jighteous that were spared alive, With joy and wonder did believe, And soon together they convene, Conversing on the things they'd seen,
4 Which had been given for a sign, When lo! they heard a voice divine, And as the heavenly voice they heard, The Lord of glory soon appeared.
5 With joy and wonder, all amazed, Upon their glorious Lord they gazed, And wist not what the vision meant, But thought it was an angel sent,
6 \\ hile in their midst He smiling stood, Proclaimed Himself the Son of God, And said, "Come forth and feel and see, That you may witness bear of me."
7 And when they all had looked and seen Where once the nails and spear had been, Hosanna! rose with loud acclaim, They blessed and praised His holy name.
8 He then proceeded to make plain His Gospel to the sons of men, The prophecies He did unfold, Yea, things that were in days of old,
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9 And every thing that should transpire, Till elements should melt with fire, Gave them commandments to record The sayings of their risen Lord.
10 That generation should be blest, And with Him in His kingdom rest. But O ! what scenes of sorrow rolled When He the future did unfold !
n Four generations should not pass, Until they'd turn from righteousness, The Nephite nation be destroyed, The Lamanites reject His word.
12 The Gospel taken from their midst, The record of their fathers hid, They dwindle long in unbelief, And ages pass without relief,
13 Until the Gentiles from afar, Should smite them in a dreadful war, And take possession of their land,
And they should have no power to stand.
14 But as their rem nan's wander far, In darkness, sorrow and despair,
Lo 1 from the earth their record comes To gather Israel to their homes.
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15 First to the Gentiles 'tis revealed; The prophecy must be fulfilled, That they may know and understand. His Gospel, and no more contend.
16 Hear, O ye Gentiles ! and repent, To you is this salvation sent, God to the Gentiles lifts His hand To gather Israel to their land.
HYMN 269. (P.M.)
i O, who has not searched in the records of old, And read o'er the last scenes of woe? Four-and-twenty with Mormon were left to behold Their nation lie mould'ring below.
2 The Nephites destroyed, the Lamanites dwelt
For ages in sorrow unknown, [last,
Generations have passed till the Gentiles at Have divided their lands as their own.
3 O, who that has seen o'er the wide spreading
plain, The Lamanites wander forlorn, While the Gentiles in pride and oppression
divide The land they could once call their own;
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4 And who that believes do s not long for the
hour When sin and oppression shall cease, And truth, like the rainbow, display through
the shower, That bright written promise of peace?
5 O, thou sore afflicted and sorrowful race
The days of thy sorrow shall end ! The Lord has pronounced you a remnant of His, Descended from Abra'm His friend.
o Thy stones with fair colors most glorious shall stand, And sapphires all shining around, Thy windows of agates, in this glorious land, And thy gates with carbuncles abound.
7 With songs of rejoicing to Zion return,
And sorrow and sighing shall flee, The powers of heaven among you come down, And Christ in the centre will be.
8 And then all the watchmen shall see eye to
eye, When the Lord shall bring Zion again,
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The wolf and the kid down together shall lie, And the lion shall dwell with the lamb.
9 The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God, And nothing shall hurt nor destroy, And these are the tidings we have to pro- claim, Glad tidings abounding with joy.
HYMN 270. (L.M.)
i Hark ! listen to the gentle breeze, O'er hill or valley, plain or grove, It whispers in the ears of man The voice of freedom, peace and love.
2 The flowers that bloom o'er all the land In harmony and order stand,
Nor hatred, pride, nor envy know,
In freedom, peace and love they grow.
3 The birds their numerous notes resound In songs of praise the earth around, Their voices and their tongues employ In songs of freedom, love and joy.
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4 And then behold the crystal stream With multitudes of fishes teem,
In silent joy they live and move In freedom, union, peace and love.
5 The mountains high, the rivers clear, Where heaven sheds the dewy tear, In silence or with gentle roar,
The God of love and peace adore.
6 The earth and air, the sea and sky, The Holy Spirit from on high, And angels who above do reign,
Cry "Peace on earth, good will to men.'
7 But most of all, a Savior's love Was manifested from above ; He died, and rose to life again,
Our freedom, love and peace to gain.
8 But man, vile man, alone seems lost, With hatred, pride and envy tossed, • His hardened soul does seldom move In freedom, union, peace and love.
9 For Him let all creation mourn, O'er Him did Enoch's bosom yearn, Till he was promised from above
A day of freedom, peace and love.
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HYMN 271. (L.M.)
1 Another day has fled and gone,
The sun dec ines in western skies, The birds retired have ceased their song, Let ours in pure devotion rise.
2 The moon her beauteous course resumes,
And sheds her light o'er land and sea, The gentle dews in soft perfumes Fall sweetly over herb and tree.
3 \\ hile here in meditation sweet,
Those happy hours I call to mind When with the Saints I oft have met, Our hearts in pure devotion joined.
4 Those friends afar I call to mind,
When shall we meet again below ? Their hearts affectionate and kind,
How did they soothe my grief and woe i
- As flow'rets in their brightest bloom, Are withered in the chilling blast, So man's fond hopes are like a dream, His days how fleet, how swift they pass!
6 But why this melancholy moan,
Or sigh for those who will not come? For Israel surely will return To Zion and Jerusalem.
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7 There is a source of pure delight.
Which ever shall support my heart, In Zion's land revealed to light,
Where Saints will meet no more to part.
HYMN 272. (L.M.)
i How fleet the precious moments roll, How soon the harvest will be o'er! The watchmen seek their final rest, And lift a warning voice no more.
2 Another year has rolled away,
And took its thousands to the tomb, Its sorrows and its joys are fled, To hasten on the general doom.
3 The moments that we labor here
Are passing swiftly on the wing, And soon the leaves and tendrils thrive, A token of returning spring.
4 The fulness of the Gospel shines
With glorious and resplendent rays, The earth and heavens show forth their signs As tokens o' the latter days.
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HYMN 273. (L.M.)
1 Ye chosen Twelve, to you are given
The keys of this last ministry, To every nation under heaven,
From land to land, from sea to sea.
2 First t j the Gentiles sound the news,
Throughout Columbia's happy land, And then, before it reach the Jews, Prepare on Europe's shores to stand.
3 Let Europe's towns and cities hear
The Gospel tidings angels bring, Let Gentile nations far and near
Prepare their hearts His praise to sing.
4 India and Afric's sultry plains
Must hear the tidings as they roll, Where darkness, death and sorrow reign, And tyranny has held control
5 Listen, ye isles in every zone,
For every land must hear the sound ! Nations and tongues before unknown, Though long since lost, shall soon be found.
6 And then again shall Asia hear,
Where angels first the news revealed, Eternity the record bear,
And earth a joyful tribute yield.
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7 The nations catch the pleasing sound, And Jew and Gentile swell the strain, Hosanna o'er the earth resound, Messiah then will come to reign.
HYMN 274. (CM.)
1 Lift up your heads, ye scattered Saints,
Redemption draweth nigh ; Our Savior hears the orphan's plaints, The widow's mournful cry.
2 The blood of those who have been slain
For vengeance cries aloud, Nor shall its cries ascend in vain For vengeance on the proud.
3 The signs in heaven and earth appear,
And blood, and smoke, and fire, Men's hearts are failing them for fear, Redemption's drawing nigher.
4 Earthquakes are bellowing 'neath the ground,
And tempests through the air, The trumpet's blast, with fearful sound, Proclaims th' alarm of war.
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5 The Saints are scattered to and fro
Through all the earth abroad, The Gospel trump again to blow, And then behold their God.
6 Rejoice, ye servants of our Lord,
Who to the end endure, Rejoice, for great is your reward, And your defence is sure.
7 Although this body should be slain,
By cruel, wicked hands, I'll praise my God in higher strains, And on Mount Zion stand.
o Glory to God! ye Saints rejoice I And sigh and groan no more, But listen to the Spirit's voice, Redemption's at the door.
HYMN 275. (L.M.)
'lorn from our friends and captive led.
'Mid armed legions bound in chains, '1 hat peace for which our fathers bled
Is gone, and dire confusion reigns.
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2 Zion, our peaceful, happy home,
Where oft we joined in praise and prayer, A desolation has become,
And grief and sorrow linger there.
3 Her virgins sigh, her widows mourn,
Her children for their parents weep, In chains her Priests and Prophets groan, While some in death's embraces sleep.
4 Exultingly her savage foes
Now ravage, steal and plunder, whe.e A virgin's tears, a widow's woes,
Became their song of triumph there*
5 How long, O Lord, wilt Thou forsake
The Saints who tremble at Thy word? Awake, O arm of God, f.wake,
And te ch the nations Thou art God.
6 Descend with all Thy holy throng,
The ye ir of Thy redeemed bring near, Haste, haste ihe day of vengeance on, Bid Zion's children dry their tears.
7 Deliver, Lord, Thy captive Saints,
And comfort those who suffering moan Bid Zion cease her dire complaints, And all creation case to groan.
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HYMN 27(5. (ll's.)
i This morning in silence I ponder and mourn O'er the scenes that have passed, no more to
return, [fears,
How vast are the labors, the troubles and Of eight hundred millions who've toiled
through the year.
2 How many ten thousands were slain by their
foes, [their woes,
While widows and orphans have mourned o'er While pestilence, famine and earthquakes
appear, [year !
And signs in the heavens throughout the past
3 How many were murdered and plundered
and robbed, How many oppressed and driven and mobbed ! How oft have the heavens bedewed with their
tears The earth, o'er the scenes they beheld the
past year.
4 But the day-star has dawned o'er the land of
the blest, [rest,
The first beam of morning, the morning of When, cleansed from pollution, the earth
shall appear [year.
As the garden of Eden, and peace crown the
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5 Then welcome the new year, I hail with
delight [flight !
The season approaching with time's rapid While each fleeting moment brings near and
more near, The day long foretold, the Millennial year.
6 I praise and adore the eternal I AM ; Hosanna, hosanna, to God and the Lamb! Who order the seasons that glide o'er the
sphere. And crown with such blessings each happy new year.
HYMN 277. (ll's.)
i 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature com- plaints, How sweet to my soul is communion with
Saints, To find at the banquet of mercy there's room, And feel, in the presence of fesus, at home.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home ! Receive me, dear Savior, in glory, my home.
2 Sweet bonds, that unite all the children of peace, And thrice precious Jesus, whose love cannot cease.
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Though oft from Thy presence in sadness I
roam , I long to behold Thee in glory at home.
3 I sigh from this body of sin to be free, Which hinders my joy and communion with
Thee. [oam.
Though now my temptations like billows may All, all will be peace when I'm with Thee at
horn:-. i
4 While here in this valley of conflict I stay,
O, give me submission and strength as my
day, In all my afflictions to Thee would I come, Rejoicing in hope of my glorious home.
5 Whate'er Thou deniest, O give me Thy grace, The Spirit's sure witness, and smiles of Thy
face, Indulge me with patience to wait at Thy
throne, And find, even now, a sweet foretaste ot
home.
6 I long, dearest Lord, in Thy beauties to shine' No more as an exile in sorrow to pine,
And in Thy fair image arise from the tomb, With glorified millions to praise Thee at borne.
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HYMN 278. (6-8's.)
1 Down by the river's verdant side, Low by the solitary tide,
There, while the peaceful waters slept, We pensively sat down and wept, And on the bending willows hung Our silent harps, through grief unstrung.
2 For they who wasted Zion's bovvers, And laid in dust her ruined towers, In scorn their weary slaves desire To strike the chords of Israel's lyre, And in their impious ears to sing The sacred songs to Zion's King.
3 How shall we tune those lofly strains • On Babylon's polluted plains,
When low in ruin on the earth Remcins the place that gave us birth, And stern destruction's iron hand Still sways our desolated land!
4 O, never shall our harps awake, Laid in the du^t f r Zion's sake, Forever on the willows hung,
Their music hushed, their chords unstrung
Lost Zion ! city of our God,
While groaning 'neath the tyrant's rod.
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5 Still mould'ring lie thy levelled walls, And ruin stalks along thy halls, And brooding o'er thy ruined towers, Such desolation sternly lowers ;
For when we muse upon thy woes, How fast the gushing sorrow flows !
6 And while we toil through wretched life, Drinking the bitter cup of strife,
Until we yield our weary breath. And sleep, released from woe, in death, Will Zion in our mem'ry stand, Our lost, our ruined native land.
HYMN 279. (L.M.)
i O /ion, when I think of thee,
I long for pinions like thee dove, And mourn to think that I should be, So distant from the land I love.
2 A captive exile, far from home,
For Zion's sacred walls I sigh, With ransomed kindred there to come, And see Messiah eye to eye.
3 While here, I walk on hostile ground ;
The few that I can call my friends Are like myself in fetters bound, And weariness our steps attends.
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4 But yet we hope to see the day
When Zion's children shall return, When all our griefs shall flee away, And we again no more shall mourn.
5 The thoughts that such a day will come,
Makes e'en the exile's portion sweet, Though now we wander far from home, In /ion soon we all shall meet.
HYMN 280. (6-11's.)
i Children of Zion, awake from your sadness, For soon all your foes shall oppress you no more, [gladness,
Bright o'er your hills dawns the day-star of Arise! io.' the night of your sorrow's near o'er, Children of Zion, awake from your sadness, For soon all your foes will oppress you no more!
2 Strong are your foes, but His arm will subdue them, And scatter their armies to regions afar ; They'll flee like the chaff from the scourge that pursues them, Vain are their strength ami their chariots of war.
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Children of Zion, awake from your sadness, For soon all your foes shall oppress you no more.
3 Children of Zion, His power will save you, O, loudly extol it o'er land and o'er sea, Shout ! for the foe'll be destroyed that enslaved you, Th' oppressor shall vanish, and Zion be free. Children of Zion, awake from your sadness, For soon all your foes shall oppress you no more, Shout ! for the foe'll be destroyed that enslaved you, Th' oppressor will vanish, and Zion be free!
HYMN 28.1. (L.M.)
i I have no home, where shall I go? While I am left to weep below, My heart is pained, my friends are gone, And here I'm left on earth to mourn.
2 I see my people lying round, All lifeless here upon the ground, Young men and maidens in their gore, Which does increase my sorrows more.
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3 My father looked upon this scene And in his writings has made plain, How every Nephite's heart did fear, When he beheld his foe draw near.
4 With axe and bow they fell upon Our men and women, sparing none, And left them prostrate on the ground ; Lo ! here they now are bleeding round.
5 Ten thousand that were led by me Lie round this hill called Cumorah ; Their spirits from their bodies fled, And they are numbered with the dead.
6 Well might my father, in despair, Cry, All ye iair ones, once how fair, How is it that you've fallen? O! My soul is filled with pain for you.
7 My life is sought, where shall I flee? Lord, take me home to dwell with Thee, Where all my sorrows will be o'er, And I shall sigh and weep no morel
8 Thus sang the son of Mormon, when He gazed upon his Nephite men And women, too, who had been slain,
And left to moulder on the pl;>o.
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HYMN 282. (ll's & 10's.)
i Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah, Jesus anointed "that Prophet and Seer," Blessed to open the last dispensation,
Kings shall extol him and nations revere.
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven, Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain ; Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren, Death cannot conquer the hero again.
2 Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr,
Honored and ble=t be his ever great name. Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins, Stain Illinois, while the earth lauds his fame.
Hail to the Prophet, etc.
3 Great is his glory, and endless his Priesthood,
Ever and ever the keys he will hold,
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Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom, Crowned in the midst of the Prophets of old.
Hail to the Prophet, etc.
4 Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven, Earth must atone for the blood of that man, Wake up the world for the conflict of justice, Millions shall know "brother Joseph" again.
Hail to the Prophet, etc.
HYMN 283. (12's.)
i Come to me, will ye come to the Saints that
have died, To the next better world, where the righteous
reside, Where the angels and spirits in harmony be, In the joys of a vast Paradise? Come to
me.
•2 Come to me, where the truth and the virtues prevail, Where the union is one, and the years never fail,
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Where the heart can't conceive, nor the
natural eye see What the Lord has prepared for the just.
Come to me.
3 Come to me, where there is no destruction nor
war, Neither tyrants, nor mobbers, nor nations ajar; Where the system is perfect, and happiness
free, And the life is eternal with God. Come tome.
4 Come to me, will ye come to the mansions
above, Where the bliss and the knowledge, the light
and the love, And the glory of God shall eternally be? Death, the wages of sin, is not here. Come
to me.
5 Come to me, here are Adam and Eve at the
head [dead.
Of a multitude quickened and raised from the Here's the knowledge that was, or that is, or
will be, [me.
In the gen'ral assembly of worlds. Come to
6 Come to me, here's the myst'ry that man hath
not seen, [Queen,
Here's our Father in heaven, and Mother, the
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Here are worlds that have been, and the
worlds yet to b .-, Here's eternity, endless; Amen. Come to me.
7 Come to me, all ye faithful and blest of Nau-
voo,
Come, ye Twelve, and ye High Priests, and Seventies, too,
Come, ye Eiders, and all of the great com- pany,
When you've finished your work on the earth, Come to me.
8 Come to me, here's the future, the presen
and past, Here is Alpha, Omega, the first and the last. Here's the " Fountain," the " River of Life,"
and the " free !" Here's your Prophet and Seer, Joseph Smith.
Come to me.
HYMN 28!. (8's <& 9's.)
I The Lord imparted from abov
The "Word of Wisdom" for our blessing, But shall it unto many prove
A gifl that is not worth possessing?
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2 Have we not been divinely taught
To heed its voice and highly prize it? Then who shall once indulge the thought It can be better to despise it?
3 Has self-denial grown a task?
Or has that word been vainly spoken ? Or why, I fain would humbly ask, Why is that word so often broken?
4 It is a straight and narrow way
That leads to the celestial city; That higli-taught Saints should go astray, Through G ntik customs, is a pity.
5 O, that the Saints would all regard
Each gracious word that God has given, And prize the favor of the Lord
Above all things beneath the heaven!
HYMN 285. (L.M.)
i Awake, ye Saints of God, awake! Call on the Lord in mighty prayer, That He will Zion's bondage break,
And bring to naught the fowler's snare.
2 He will regard His people's cry,
The widow's tear, the orphan's moan; The blood of those that slaughtered lie, Pleads not in vain before His throne.
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3 Though Zion's foes have counseled deep,
Although they bind with fetters strong, The God of Jacob does not sleep, His vengeance will not slumber long.
4 Then let your souls be stayed on God,
A glorious scene is drawing nigh ; Through tempests gather like a flood,
The storm, though fierce, will soon pass by.
5 With constant faith and fervent prayer,
With deep humility of soul, With steadfast mind and heart prepare, To see th' eternal purpose roll.
6 Our God in judgment will come near,
His mighty arm He will make bare, For Zion's sake He will appear,
Then O, ye Saints, awake, prepare.
7 Awake to righteousness, be one,
Or, saith the Lord, you are not mine ! Yea, like the Father and the Son, Let all the Saints in union join.
HYMN 286. (CM.)
I The glorious Gospel light has shone In this the latter day, With such intelligence, that none From truth need turn away.
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2 Among the things which have been sealed.
And from the world kept hid, The Lord has to His Saints revealed As anciently He did,
3 And through the Priesthood, now restored,
Has e'en prepared the way Through which the dead may hear Hi? word, And all its truths obey.
4 As Christ to spirits went to preach
Who were in prison laid, So many Saints have gone to teach The Gospel to the dead.
5 And we for them can be baptized,
Yes, for our friends most dear, That they can with the just be raised, When Gabriel's trump they hear,
6 That they may come with Christ again
When He to earth descends, A thousand years with Him to reign, And with their earthly friends.
7 Now, O ye Saints, rejoice to-day
That you can saviors be, For all your dead who will obey The Gospel and be free.
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8 Then let us rise without restraint And act for those we love, For they are giving their consent, And wait for us to move.
HYMN 287. (8's & 7's.)
i Wake, O wake, the world from sleeping ! Watchmen, watchmen, what's the hour? Hark ye, only hear him saying, 'Tis the last, the eleventh hour!
CHORUS. We're the true born sons of Zion,
Who with us that can compare? We're the royal branch of Joseph,
The bright and glorious morning sta ■.
i i.o! the Lion's left h!s thicket, Up, ye watchmen, be in haste, '] he destroyer of trie Gentiles Goes to lay their cities waste.
We're the true born sons, etc
j, 1 ri.ig the remnants from their exile For the promise is to them, japhet's ruled the worl 1 his time out, He must leave the "tents of Shem."
We're the true born sons, etc.
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4 Comfort ye the house of Israel,
They are pardoned, gather them; Hear the watchman's proclamation, "Jews, rebuild Jerusalem ! "
We're the true born sons, etc.
5 Soon the Jews will know their error,
How they killed the Holy One, And they'll mourn, and shout "Hosanna! This is The Beloved Son!"
We're the true born sons, etc.
6 Sound the trumpet with the tidings,
Call in all of Abra'm's seed,
Though the Gentiles may reject it,
Christ will come in very deed.
We're the true born sons, etc.
HYMN 288. (9\s <fc 8's.)
i Ho, ho, for the Temple's completed, The Lord hath a place for His head, The Priesthood in power now lightens The way of the living and dead!
2 See, see, 'mid the world's dreadful splendor, Christianity, folly and sword, The "Mormons," the diligent "Mormons," Have reared up this house to the Lord 1
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3 By the spirit and wisdom of Joseph,
Whose blood stains the lion or of state, By tithing and sacrifice daily,
The poor learn the way to be great.
4 Mark, mark, for the Gentiles are fearful,
Where the work of the Lord is begun, Already, this monument finished, Is counted one miracle done.
5 Gaze, gaze at the flight of the righteous,
From the fire-shower of ruin at hand, Their prayers and their stiff' rings are wrath
Jehovah to sweep off the land.
6 Sing, sing, for the hour of redemption,
The day for the poor Saint's reward Is coming for temp'ral enjoyment,
All shining with crowns from the Lord.
7 Watch, watch, for the blessing of Jesus,
Is richer the further 'tis fetched, The wonderful chain of our union Is tightened the longer 'tis stretched.
8 Shout, shout, for the armies of heaven
Will purify earth at a word, [ful,
The "Twelve," with the Saints that are faith- Enter into the joys of their Lord!
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HYMN 289. (P.M.)
Weep, weep not for me, Zion,
Rejoice now and sing ye aloud. Pray, pray that Judah's fierce lion May quickly descend in a cloud Haste, haste; O, quickly descend in a cloud! •
To smite with a rod of His power,
To lay /ion's enemies low; While frowns on His countenance lower, They sink to perdition and woe. Yes, yes, they sink to perdition and woe
Long, long, cear Saints, we have wan- dered, Yet, yet we will not complain, Though oft our all has been plundered, The loss is our infinite gain. Yes, yes, the loss is our infinite gain.
Cease, cease your sighing and weeping, Mourn, mourn not, neither repine,
Now I'm in heaven's blest keeping, With Jesus I ever shall shine Yes, yes, with Jesus I ever shall shine.
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5 Mobs, mobs, of all you've bereft me,
Home, friends, and pleasures so sweet, Now, now from your power I'm free, You and I never shall meet. No, no; you and I never shall meet.
6 Go, go ye wretchts who've slain me,
New, now your power is o'er, Though in the tomb they have laid me, I'm resting on /ion's bright shore. Yes, yes, I'm resting on Zion's bright shore.
7 Weep, weep not, Zion's fair maidens,
Brave sons, weep, weep not for me, Crowned now, with glory I'm laden, Now happy I ever shall be. Yes, yes, now happy I ever shall be.
8 Sad , sad were the hours of parting,
Then, then' fell mai y a tear, Soon, soon you'll be over the smarting, Ai d miet with the holy ones here. Has'e, haste, to meet with the holy ones here.
9 Heaves, heaves each bosom with sorrow,
Anguish, how fervent the pain! ■Soon, soon will coire the blest morrow, When you will see Joseph again. Yes, yes, then you will see Joseph again.
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Then, then how happy the meeting !
Joy, joy each bosom will fill ! With Joseph and Hyrum then greeting, On Zion's thrice sanctified hill. Yes, yes, on Zion's thrice sanctified hill.
HYMN 290. (P.M.)
i The Seer, the Seer, Joseph the Seer ! I'll sing of the Prophet ever dear, His equal now cannot be found, By searching the wide world around. V\ ith Gods he soared in the realms of day, And men he taught the heavenly way. The earthly Seer ! the heavenly Seer ! 1 love to dwell on his memory dear, The chosen of God and the friend of man, He brought the Priesthood back again, He gazed on the past, and the present too, And opened the heavenly world to view.
2 Of nohle seed, of heavenly birth, He came to bless the sons of earth, W ith keys by the Almighty given. He opened the full rich stores of heaven, O'er the world that was wrapt in sable night, Like the sun, he spread his golden light;
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He strove, O, how he strove to stay The stream of crime in its reckless way! With a mighty mind and a noble aim, He urged the wayward to reclaim, 'Mid the foaming billows of angry strife, He stood at the helm of the ship of life.
3 The Saints, the Saints, his only pride, For them he lived, for them he died! Their joys were his, their sorrows too, He loved the Saints, he loved Nauvoo, Unchanged in death, with a Savior's love He pleads their cause in the courts above. The Seer, the Seer ! Joseph the Seer ! O, how I love his memory dear ! The just and wise, the pure and free, A father he was and is to me. Let fiends now rage in their dark hour, No matter, he is beyond their power.
4 He's free! he's free ! the Prophet's free ! He is where he ever will be, Beyond the reach of mobs and strife, He rests unharmed in endless life. His home's in the sky, he dwells with the
Gods, Far from the furious rage of mobs. He died ! he died for those he loved, He reigns, he reigns in the realms above.
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He waits with the just who have gone before, To welcome the Saints to Zion's shore. Shout, shout, ye Saints; this boon is given, We'll meet our martyr'd Seer in heaven.
HYMN 291. (CM.)
i When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love and praise.
2 O, how shall words with equal warmth,
The gratitude declare, That grows within my ravished heart ! But Thou canst read it there.
3 Thy Providence my life sustained,
And all my wants redressed. While in the silent womb I lay, Or hung upon the breast, v
4 To all my weak complaints and cries
Thy mercy lent an ear, Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learned To form themselves in prayer.
5 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
Thy tender care bestowed.
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Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed.
6 When in the slipp'ry paths of youth
With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm unseen conveyed me safe, And led me up to man.
7 Through hidden dangers, toils and death,
It gently cleared my way, And through the pleasing snares of vice, More to he feared than they.
PART SECOND.
8 When worn by sickness, oft hast Thou,
With health renewed my face, And, when in sin and sorrow sunk, Revived my soul with giace.
9 Thy bounteous hand with worldly bliss
Has made my cup run o'er, And, in a kina and faithful friend, Has doubled all my store.
io Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ, Nor is the least a chereful heart That tastes those gifts with joy.
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ii Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue, And alter death in distant worlds The glorious theme renew.
12 When nature fails, and day and night
Divide their works no more, My ever grateful heart, O Lord, Thy mercy shall adore.
13 Through all eternity, to Thee
A joyful song I'll raise,
But O, eternity's too short
To utter all Thy praise.
HYMN 292. (7's & 6's.)
1 O, stop and tell me, Red Man,
Who are you, why you roam, And how you get your living ; Have you no God, no home?
2 With stature straight and portly,
And decked in native pride, With feathers, paints and brooches, He willingly replied :
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3 "I once was pleasant Ephraim,
When Jacob for me prayed, But O, how blessings vanish,
When man from God has strayed !
4 Before your nation knew us.
Some thousand moons ago, Our fathers fell in darkness, And wandered to and fro.
5 And long they've lived by hunting
Instead of work and arts, And so our race has dwindled To idle Indian hearts.
6 Yet hope within us lingers,
As if the Spirit spoke, He'll come for your redemption, And break your Gentile yoke,
7 And all your captive brothers
From every clime shall come, And quit their savage customs, To live with God at home.
8 Then joy will fill our bosoms,
And blessings crown our days, To live in pure religion,
And sing our Maker's praise."
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HYMN 293. (P.M.)
I The time is far spent, there is little remain- ing To publish glad tidings by sea and by land, Then hasten, ye heralds! go forward pro- claiming Repent, for the kingdom of heaven's at hand.
2 Shrink not from your duty, however un-
pleasant, But follow the Savior, your pattern and friend, Our little afflictions, though painful at pres- ent, Ere long, with the righteous, in glory will end.
3 What though, if the favor of Ahman pos-
sessing, This world's bitter hate you are called to endure, The angels are waiting to crown you with blessings, Go brethren! be faithful, the promise is sure.
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4 All, all things are known to the mind of Jehovah, There's nothing concealed from His all- searching eye, Then, fear not ! the hairs of your heads are all numbered, And even the ravens are heard when they cry.
5 Be fixed in your purpose, for Satan will try you, The weight of your calling he perfectly knows, Your path may be thorny, but Jesus is nigh you, His arm is sufficient, though demons op- pose.
6 Press on to the mark of eternal perfection, Determined to reap the celestial reward, That you may came forth in the first resurrec- tion, And feast at the supper of Jesus the Lord.
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HYMN 294. (P.M.)
1 Ye who are called to labor and minister foi
God, Blest by the royal Priesthood, and called by
His word To preach among the nations the news of
Gospel grace, And publish on the mountains, salvation,
truth and peace,
2 O let not vain ambition or worldly glory
stain
Your minds so pure and holy, but quit your- selves like men ;
While lifting up your voices like trumpets long and loud,
Say to the slumbering nations, "Prepare to meet your God ! "
3 Then cease from all light speeches, light-
mindedness and pride, Pray always, without ceasing, and in the truth
abide ; The Comforter will teach you, His richest
blessings send, Your Savior will be with yon always unto the
end.
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4 And while you roam as pilgrims and strangers
on this earth, O do not be discouraged, with songs of joy go
forth ; Rejoice in tribulation, for your reward is
sure, Remember that your Savior like sorrows did
endure.
5 Rich blessings do await you, and God will
give you faith, You shall be crowned with glory and triumph
over death, And soon you'll come to Zion, bearing your
many sheaves, No more to taste of sorrow, but glorious ,
crowns receive. I
HYMN 295. (4-6's & 2-8's.)
i All hail! the new-born year!
Thrice welcome to the Saints, Whose coming Lord is near. To end their long complaints, Sweet hope, still perching on thy wing, Anticipates a happier spring.
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When life shall spring anew,
And vegetation bloom, And flowers of varied hue Will spread a rich perfume, While happy birds fill every grove With songs of joy and life and love.
These but a type shall be
Of glories more sublime; A wondrous jubilee Hangs on the wings of time, Near and more near redemption comes, Near and more near the sinner's doom.
Come, tune your songs anew. And join in hymns of praise To Him whose power we view In these eventful days ! Whose arm shall make the nations yield, Shall conquer death, and win the field.
All hail the glorious King
Of righteousness and peace! Thy promises we sing,
And hope for quick release, Let Zion find her promised rest, And nations in her courts be blest.
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HYMN 296. (L M.D.)
O, give me back my Prophet dear,
And Patriarch, O give them back, The Saints of Latter-days to cheer,
And lead them in the Gospel track ! But O ! they're gone from my embrace,
From earthly scenes their spirits fled, Two of the best of Adam's race,
Now lie entombed among the dead.
2 Ye men of wisdom, tell me why,
When guilt nor crime in them were found, Why now their blood doth loudly cry
From prison walls and Carthage ground? Your tongues are mute, but pray attend,
The secret I will now relate, Why those whom God to earth did lend,
Have met the suff'ring martyr's fate.
3 It is because they strove to gain,
Beyond the grave, a heaven of bliss, Because they made the Gospel plain
And led the Saints in righteousness ; It is because God called them forth,
And led them by His own right hand, Christ's coming to proclaim on earth,
And gather Israel to their land.
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4 It is because the priests of Baal
Where desperate their craft to save, And when they saw it doomed to fail,
They sent the Prophets to their grave. Like scenes the ancient Prophets saw,
Like these, the ancient Prophets fell, And, till the resurrection dawn,
Prophet and Patriarch, farewell.
HYMN 297. (P.M.)
i The God that others worship is not the God for me, He has no parts nor body, and cannot hear
nor see, But I've a God that reigns above, A God of power and of love, A God of revelation, O, that's the God for me!
Q, that's the God for me! O, that's the God for me!
2 A Church without a Prophet is not the Church
for me, It has no head to lead, it in it I would not
be; But I've a Church not made by man, Cut from the mountain without hand,
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A Church with gifts and blessings, O, that's the Church for me.
O, that's, etc.
3 A Church without Apostles is not the Church
for me, 'Tis like a ship dismasted, afloat upon the sea. But I've a Church that's always led With the Twelve Stars around her head, A Church with good foundation, O, that's
the Church for me.
O, that's, etc.
4 The hope that Gentiles cherish is not the
hope for me, It has no faith nor knowledge, far from it I
would be; But I've a hope that will not fail, It reaches far within the vail, Which hope is like an anchor, O, that's the
hope for me.
O, that's, etc.
5 The heaven of sectarians is not the heaven
for me, So doubtful its location, neither on land nor
sea; But I've heaven upon the earth, The land and home that gave me birth,
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■ caven of light and knowledge, O, that's the heaven for me.
O, that's, etc.
6 A Church without a gathering is not the Church for me, The Savior would not own it, wherever it
might be ; But I've a Church that is called out From false tradition, fear and doubt, A gathering dispensation, O, that's the Church for me.
O, that's, etc.
HYMN 298. (P.M.)
i O Thou who hast promised in love to receive The children of those who in Jesus believe, Thy Spirit impart and our blessings bestow On those to Thy service we dedicate now.
2 Receive them, our Father, as lambs that were lost,
The blood of Thy Son is the price they have cost,
By the power of the Priesthood Thy good- ness has given,
We bless them as Thine in the kingdom of heaven.
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3 Let Thy mercy surround them, thou i'ather
adored, To obey the commands of our crucified Lord, Thy Spirit forever their bosoms inspire, And seal them Thine own with Thine unction
and fire.
4 May they he to Thy glory as jewels of worth, \\ hen Jesus shall come to be owned King on
earth, And stand in their lot, with the sanctified
crowned, W hen all shall adore Thee the universe round.
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I The Upper California, O that's the land for me! It lies between the mountains and the great Pacific sea ; The Saints can be supported there, And taste the sweets of 1 berty In Upper California, O, that's the land for me.
O, that's, etc.
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2 We'll go and lift our standard, we'll go there
and be free, We'll go to California and have our jubilee, A land that blooms with beauty rare, A land of life and liberty, With flocks and herds abounding, O, that's the land for me !
O, that's, etc.
3 We'll burst off all our fetters and break the
Gentile yoke, For long it has beset us, but now it shall hi
broke, No more shall Jacob bow his neck, Henceforth he shall be great and free In Upper California, O, that's the land for
me!
O, that's, etc.
4 We'll reign, we'll rale and triumph, and God
shall be our King, The plains, the hills and valleys shall with
hosannas ring, Our towers and temples there shall rise Along the great Pacific sea, In Upper California, O, that's the land for
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O, that's, etc.
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5 We'll ask our cousin Lemuel to join us heart
and hand, And spread abroad our curtains throughout
fair Zion's land, Till this is done, we'll pitch our tents Along the great Pacific sea, In Upper California, O, that's the land for
me!
O, that's, etc.
6 Then join with me, my brethren, and let us
hasten there, We'll lift our glorious standard and raise our
house of prayer. We'll call on all the nations round To join our standard and be free In Upper California, O, that's the land for
me.
O, that's, etc.
HYMN :300. (8's <fc 7's.)
i Earthly happiness is fleeting,
Earthly prospects quickly fade, Oft the heart, with pleasure beating, Is to bitterness betrayed !
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2 Scenes of sorrow most distressing, ■
Scenes that fill the heart with pain, Often yield the choicest blessing, Present loss is future gain.
3 In the darkest dispensation,
O, remember God is just; 'Tis the richest consolation In His faithfulness to trust.
4 Let the heart oppressed with sorrow,
Let the bosom filled with grief, Let the wounded spirit borrow From His promise kind relief.
5 While affliction's surge comes o'er you,
Look beyond the dark'ning wave, See a brighter scene before you, Hail the triumph o'er the grave.
6 Though your darling child is taken
From your bosom to the urn, Soon the sleeping dust will waken And the spirit will return.
7 Yes, again we will behold it,
Fairer than the morning ray, In your arms you will unfold it, When all tears are wiped away.
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HYMN 301. (U's & 12's.)
i Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morn- ing, Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain ! Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourn- ing, Zion in triumph begins her glad reign.
2 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morn-
ing, Long by the Prophets of Israel foretold! Hail to the millions irom bondage returning ! Gentiles and Jews the glad vision behold.
3 Lo! in the desert the rich flowers are spring-
ing, Streams ever copious are gliding along, Loud from the mountain-tops echoes are ringing, Wastes rise in verdure and mingle in song.
4 Hark ! from all lands, from the isles of the
ocean, Praise to Jehovah ascending on high, Fallen the engines of war and commotion, Shouts of salvation are rending the sky.
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HYMN 302. (L.M.)
i Thou dost not weep, to weep alone ; The broad bereavement seems to fall Unheeded and unfelt by none : He was beloved, beloved by all.
2 But lo! what joy salutes our grief!
Bright rainbows crown the tearful gloom; Hope, hope eternal, brings relief;
Faith sounds a triumph o'er the tomb.
3 It soothes our sorrow, says to thee,
The Lord in chast'ning comes to bless : God is thy God, He says He'll be A father to the fatherless.
4 'lis well with the departed one;
His heaven-lit lamp was shining bright: And when his mortal day went down, His spirit fled where reigns no night.
5 'Tis meet to die as he has died ;
He smiled amid death's conquered gloom, While angels waited by his side, To bear a kindred* spirit home.
6 Vain are the trophies wealth can give !
His mem'ry needs no sculptor's art ; He's left a name — his virtues live, Graved on the tablets of the heart.
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HYMN 303. (CM.)
1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Uttered or unexpressed; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast.
2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh,
The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near.
3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech
That infant lips can try, Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high.
4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air ; His watchword at the gates of death ; He enters heaven with prayer.
5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice,
Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And say, "Behold, he prays!"
6 The Saints in prayer appear as one
In word and deed and mind, /hile with the Father and the Son Their fellowship they find.
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7 Nor prayer is made on earth alone ;
The Holy Spirit pleads, And fesus on th' eternal throne, For sinners intercedes.
8 O thou by whom we come to God ;
The Life, the Truth, the Way ! The path of prayer thyself hast trod ; Lord, teach us how to pray.
HYMN 304. (ll's.)
i Ye Elders of Israel, come join now with
me, And search out the righteous, wherever they
be, In desert or mountain, on land or the sea, And bring them from Bab'lon to Zion so
free .
O Babylon, O Babylon, we bid thee
farewell ; We're going to the mountains of
Ephraim to dwell.
2 The harvest is great and the lab'rers are few, But if we're united, we all things can do ;
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We'll gather the wheat from the midst of the
tares, And bring them from bondage, deep sorrows
and snares.
O Babylon, etc.
3 We'll go to the poor, like our Captain of old, And visit the weary, the hungry and cold; We'll h:al i their wounds, and we'll dry up
their tears, And lead them to Zion to dwell there for years.
O Babylon, etc.
4 We'll visit the feeble, the halt, dumb and
blind, And preach them the Gospel of Jesus so
kind; We'll cheer up their hearts with the news
that He bore, And point them to Zion for life evermore.
O Babylon, etc.
5 And when we have finished the work we've
begun, And the Priesthood in /.ion shall say, "'Tis well done,"
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With friends, wives and children, how happy
we'll be, And shout when the trumpet sounds, "Zion
is free!"
O Babylon, etc.
HYMN 305. (P.M.)
i The Shepherds have lifted their sweet warn- ing voice, To flee up to Zion, the land of God's choice — As the Prophets of old, they have warned
us to flee To the mountains of Ephraim, where happy we'll be.
O Babylon, O Babylon, we bid thee
farewell, We're going to the mountains of
Ephraim to dwell.
2 Prepare for your journey, ye Saints of the Lord; Although it is tedious you'll have your
reward ; You've obeyed His commands and you've
bowed to His will; Your rest now remaineth on Mount Zion's hill.
O Babylon, etc.
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3 Persecutions may rage, but the Saints will be
free, While the wrath of Jehovah in Bab'lon
shall be. Gather out from the wicked, ye meek-hearted
ones, And fly to the mountains, the place of your
homes.
O Babylon, etc.
4 The time's quickly coming, though now you
say nay, When you will remember the saints gone
away, To dwell on the mountains, where they will
be free, While the wrath of Jehovah the wicked
shall see.
O Babylon, etc.
5 Then hasten, ye Saints, to the refuge pre
pared, That Israel's salvation by you may be
shared ; Leave Babylon, her woe and her miserv
behind, A covert of safety in Zion to find.
O Babylon, etc
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HYMN 306. (C.M.D.)
Our Father, in the sacred name
Of Jesus Christ, thy Son, The blessing that has been pronounced
These little ones upon, We pray Thee own, confirm and seal
In Thy most holy place, That they may constantly receive
Of Thy celestial grace.
May Thy good Spirit fall on them,
From this auspicious hour. As dew upon the tender plant,
As the refreshing shower, That by its genial influence
They may, in infancy, In youth, and in life's vig'rous prime
Be holy unto thee.
Protect them in their tender years
From seen and unseen ill ; And may they as their days increase,
Have thy kind watch-care still. May they grow up in health and strength
Of body and of mind, Be filled with pure intelligence,
And wisdom's treasures find.
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4 O, may they with a righteous zeal
Be thoroughly imbued, To o'ercome evil and to tread
The path of rectitude. Yea, Lord, may they, at home, abroad,
Valiant for Thee remain, With tongue, and pen, in word and deed;
And endless lives obtain.
HYMN 307. (P.M.)
i Cheer, Saints, cheer! we're bound for peace- ful Zion ! [happy land ! Cheer, Saints, cheer! for that free and Cheer, Saints, cheer! we'll Israel's God rely on ; [hand. We will be led by the power of his right Cheer Saints, cheer ! etc.
2 Long, long in Bab'lon we have lived in
sorrow, [our way!
But God in his mercy hath opened up "Hope points before, and shows the bright to-morrow ; Let us forget the darkness of to-day."
Cheer, Saints, cheer! etc.
3 See, see the judgments o'er the earth ex-
tending, [sword ;
Pestilence and earthquakes, famine, fire and
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Soon shall the rulers of this world come
bending, [Lord.
Shorn of their glory, for thus saith the
Cheer, Saints, cheer! etc.
4 Come, come away unto the hill of Zion ;
Come, come away to the temple of the Lord; Come ye and hear the roaring of the Lion, Where Ephraim's children tremble at the word.
Cheer, Saints, cheer! etc.
5 Away, far away to the everlasting moun-
tains ; Away, far away to the valley in the west ; Away, far away to yonder gushing fountains, Where all the faithful in latter days are blest.
Cheer, Saints, cheer! etc.
6 Sing, sing aloud the song of adoration ;
Yea, sing aloud for the goodness of our King; Ye who are blest to see this great salvation, Lift up your voices and make the moun- tains ring.
. Cheer, Saints, cheer 1 etc.
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HYMN 308. (8's&7's.) i Welcome, best of all good meetings; Welcome, brothers, sisters true; Gifts and blessings, happy greetings, Heavenly treasures, old and new.
2 Gladly young and old assemble ;
Sweetest songs rise from the soul ; Saints rejoice and sinners tremble ; Power unseen pervades the whole.
3 Prayer and praise and testimony,
Tongues unknown and prophecy, Burning words of inspiration, — O, how swift the moments fly!
4 Faithful Saints refreshed and strengthened,
Drooping ones revived and cheered — Thus their happy days are lengthened — Thus Jehovah's name's revered.
5 Where is heaven ? who can tell it ?
Answer, ye who only know, Where abides the Holy Spirit? Where its fruits and graces show ?
6 Blessed people ! pure religion !
Godlike, priceless, simple, free, Loved and held up in derision, 'Twill be truth eternally.
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HYMN 309. (C.M.D.)
1 I'll serve the Lord while I am young,
And, in my early days, Devote the music of my tongue
To my Redeemer's praise. I praise His name that He has given
Me parentage and birth Among the most beloved of heaven
That dwell upon the earth.
2 O Lord, my parents here preserve,
To teach me righteousness, That my young feet may never swerve
From paths of holiness; And, like the faithful ones of old
Who now behold Thy face, May I be formed in virtue's mould
To fill a holy place.
3 While youth and beauty sweetly twine
Their garlands round my head, I'll seek, at wisdom's sacred shrine,
The gems that never fade. Long may I sing Thy praises here
Among Thy Saints below, And in eternity appear
With them in glory too.
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HYMN 310. (CM.)
i A Saint I and is the title mine, Or have I hut the name ? Have I the lineaments divine Which can this honor claim ?
2 Have I believed that God is God,
And, as a sovereign Lord, To all, who need and serve Him right Will give a free reward ?
3 Have I to penitence been brought,
Marked with a godly woe, That needs not one repentant thought, Or single tear to flow ?
4 Humbled for sin, have I been led
To seek the wat'ry tomb, From whence, through our exalted Head, Remission's blessings come ?
5 Have I the heavenly gift received
From Apostolic hands, Bestowed on those who first believed, And kept the Lord's commands ?
6 Have I the faith divine and pure- -
Gift of celestial birth — That warms the heart and keeps it pure, And shows a Savior's worth ?
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7 If so, the body broke for sin
To me is living bread ; The Spirit's power is felt within ; For me the blood was shed.
8 Nor must I here presume to rest,
But, leaving ihese behind, Perfection ever keep in view, For which the Saint's designed.
9 Celestial crowns await the day,
For conq'rors in the war, When Jesus will His power display. And sin be banished far.
HYMN 311. (PM.) i My Father in heaven, and dear kindred there, How long shall my spirit exist In these regions of sorrow, this world of de- spair, \\ here men in rebellion persist?
2 Yet let me not murmur, nor scorn the design
Of Thy purpose intended in me ; Thou hast sent me, a spirit eternally Thine, To inhabit a body for Thee.
3 And when through Thy help I have finished
the course Thy love has appointed for me,
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That spirit again will return to its source, And with Gods through eternity be.
4 Thou author of life ! Thou art truth, Thou art love, Thou art first, Thou art last, unto me; O Thou who art worshiped by angels above, Send the Spirit of truth unto me.
HYMN 312. (CM.)
1 "The silver, gold and precious stones,"
Thus saith the Lord, "are mine; The cattle on a thousand hills 1 own by right divine.
2 "The forest, rich-stored mountains, plains,
The fertile valleys too, The earth and all that is therein Are but my righteous due.
3 "And men themselves belong to me —
They hold from me a lease Of health and strength, and even life, Which at my word may cease."
4 Then why should men so much desire
To seize on all they see — Cheat, covet and appropriate To self so greedily?
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5 The Saints have learned a purer faith;
They own the Lord's just claim ; They're stewards o'er what they possess, And hold it in His name.
6 Their flocks and herds and lands and wealth,
Their wives and children dear, Their all, themselves, they bring to Him ; Thus they His love revere.
HYMN 313. (10's.)
i "Great Spirit ! listen to the red man's wail! Thou hast the power to help him in his woe, Thy mighty arm was never known to fail ; Great Chieftain ! save him from the pale- faced foe.
2 "His broad, green hunting-grounds, where
buff' loes roam,
His bubbling streams, where finny thou- sands play, The waving prairies, once his happy home,
Are fast departing to the Christian's sway.
3 "With cursed firewater's stupefying flame,
(Which lulled the senses of our chiefs to rest, ) And soft-mouthed words, the cheating pale- face came And stole our lands and drove us to the west.
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4 "Our grey-haired med'cine men, so wise and
good, Are all confounded with the dread disease, Which ne'er was known to flow in Indian
blood Till white men hrought it from beyond the
seas.
5 "And shall our nation once so great, decay?
Our children perish, and our chieftains die? Great Spirit, help! Thy glorious power dis- play, Subvert our foes ! O ! hear the Indian's cry. ' '
SECOND PART.
6 The red man ceased and trembled with delight ,
For, brighter far than the meridian sun, A dazzling vision burst upon his sight — A glorious angel from the Holy One !
7 "Your prayers are heard," he said, "and I am
here To tell you what will shortly come to pass ; A day of joy for all your tribes is near ;
Your foes shall perish like the sun-scorched
grass.
8 "The Holy Book your fathers hid is found,
Your 'Mormon' brothers will the truth reveal ;
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Though troubles press, and all seems black around, Obey their words — your soul's deep wounds will heal.
9 "Not many moons shall pass away, before
The curse of darkness from your skin shall flee; Your ancient beauty will the Lord restore, And all your tribes shall dwell in unity.
10 "The arts of peace shall flourish, ne'er to die;
The war-whoop and the deadly strife shall cease ; Disease shall then depart, and every sigh, And health and life shall flow in every breeze.
ii "Farewell ! remember I was once on earth, And served the Lord of Hosts on this fair land, Observed His sacred precepts from my birth, And now I dwell in bliss at His right hand."
12 The angel left, and darkness came again,
But light and joy dwelt in the Indian's soul. Oh! may the day soon dawn for Ephraim's reign, When all the "glorious land" he shall control.
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HYMN 314. (L.M.)
i Though deep'ning trials throng your way, Press on, press on, ye Saints of God! Ere long the resurrection day
Will Spread its light and truth abroad.
2 Though outward ills await us here,
The time at longest is not long Ere Jesus Christ will re-appear, Surrounded by a glorious throng.
3 Lift up your hearts in praise to God,
Let your rejoicings never cease : Though tribulations rage abroad,
Christ says, "In me ye shall have peace."
4 What though our rights have been assailed ?
What though by foes we've been despoiled? Jehovah's promise has not failed, Jehovah's purpose is not foiled.
5 His work is moving on apace,
And great events are rolling forth ; The kingdom of the latter days,
The "little stone," must fill the earth.
6 Though Satan rage, 'tis all in vain;
The words the ancient Prophets spoke, Sure as the throne of God remain, Normen nor devils can revoke.
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7 All glory to His h:»iv name,
Who sends His faisViil servants forth To prove the nations — to proclaim Salvation's tidings through the earth.
HYMN 315. (P.M.)
i Sons of Michael, He approaches !
Rise ; the Eternal Father greet : Bow, ye thousands, low before Him :
Minister before His feet: Hail the Patriarch's glad reign,
'Stahlished now o'er sea and main !
2 Sons of Michael, 'tis His chariot
Rolls its burning wheels along ! Raise aloft your voices million,
In a torrent power of song : Hail our Head with music soft !
Raise sweet melodies aloft!
3 Mother of our generations !
Glorious by great Michael's side ; Take thy children's adoration;
Endless with thy Lord preside : Lo, to greet thee now advance
Thousands in the joyous dance!
4 Raise a chorus, sons of Michael,
Like old Ocean's roaring swell,
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Till the mighty acclamation
Through rebounding space doth tell,
That the Ancient One doth reign In His paradise again !
HYMN 316. (P.M.)
i O . ye mountains high, where the clear blue sky Arches over the vales of the free, Where the pure breezes blow and the clear streamlets flow, How I've longed to your bosom to flee. O Zion ! dear Zion ! land of the free ;
My own mountain home, now to thee I have come ; All my fond hopes are centred in Thee.
2 Though the great and the wise all thy beau- ties despise, To the humble and pure thou art dear; Though the haughty may smile and the wicked revile, Yet we love thy glad tidings to hear. O Zion ! dear Zion ! home of the free :
Though thou wert forced to fly to Thy chambers on high, Yet we'll share joy or sorrow with thee.
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3 In thy mountain retreat, God will strengthen thy feet ; On the necks of thy foes thou shalt tread ; And their silver and gold, as the Prophets foretold, Shall be brought to adorn thy fair head. O Zion ! dear Zion ! home of the free : Soon thy towers shall shine with a splendor divine And eternal thy glory shall be.
4 Here our voices we'll raise, and we'll sing to thy praise, Sacred home of the Prophets of God ; Thy deliv'rance is nigh, thy oppressors shall die, And the Gentiles shall bow 'neath thy rod O Zion ! dear Zion ! home of the free :
In thy temples we'll bend, all thy rights we'll defend And our home shall be ever with thee.
HYMN 317. (CM.) I Sweet is the peace the Gospel bring To seeking minds, and true; With light refulgent on its wings, It clears the human view.
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2 Its laws and precepts are divine,
And show a Father's care; Transcendant love and mercy shine In each injunction there.
3 Tradition flees before its power ;
And unbelief gives way ; The gloomy clouds which used to lower, Submit to reason's sway.
4 May we who know the sacred Name
From every sin depart ; Then will the Spirit's constant flame Preserve us pure in heart.
5 Ere long the tempter's power will cease,
And sin no more annoy, No diff ring sects disturb our peace, Or mar our heart-felt joy.
6 That which we have in part received
Will be in part no more ; For He in whom we have believed To us will all restore.
7 In patience, then, let us possess
Our souls, till He appear ; On to our mark of calling press ; Redemption draweth near.
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HYMN 318. (3-8's&6.)
1 With cheerful hearts and willing hands, We'll labor for the just demands
Our God now makes on varouis lands, His Temple to uprear.
2 Where Saints may meet, His will to know, From whence the choicest gifts shall flow, Which on them freely he'll bestow,
Their willing hearts to cheer.
3 The sacred claims to kindred due,
The Priesthood's power will then pursue. And every Gospel rite renew,
Till Jesus doth appear
4 To break death's adamantine chain, And o'er His ransomed people reign, While Ephraim's sons return again,
Messiah to revere.
5 Respond, ye nations, to His call; Know now salvation's free to all, Before Jehovah's mandate fall.
For judgment draweth near.
6 Kiss ye the Son, His laws obey, Lest He in anger turn away, Nor own you in the coming day;
To meet your God, prepare.
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HYMN 319. (CM.)
1 O Thou, at whose supreme command
The hosts of darkness fly,
Upheld by whose eternal hand,
Thy Saints can dare or die;
2 Thou, at whose word the trackless deep
Must curb each flashing wave, Owning Thy voice when surges sweep Destruction round the brave ; .,
3 O hear us for the pilgrim band
Who, o'er yon dark blue sea,
Self-exiled from their native land,
Are borne to worship Thee !
4 Father of men! Almighty Power!
Guard them from every ill, And i i temptation's trying hour, O keep them faithful still !
5 Be Thou our guide, till, peril past,
Where rest and joy belong, On Zion's distant hills at last, They join Thy ransomed throng.
6 To Thee we call, the Lofty One!
Light of the pure and free ! O, never may their hearts be won, Ihou God of Truth, from Thee.
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HYMN 320. (P.M.;
i There is a place in Utah, that i remember well, And there the Saints in pefoce and joy and
plenty ever dwell , My Mountain Home, thou'rt dear to me! to
thee I fondly cling , While here 1 roam, far from my home, my Mountain Home I sing My Valley Home, my Mountain Home, The dear and peaceful Valley
2 When wintry winds are storming, and snow
is falling deep, Then rich supplies are forming among the
mountains steep, The fertilizing crystal streams, when sunny
skies illume, Make Nature's verdant bosom teem within
my Mountain Home. My Valley Home, eic.
3 The storm-king has no terrors when wintry
winds blow cold : We lighten all life's sorrows in our lovely Mountain Fold;
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We worship there, we dance and sing among
trie joyful throng, And there our Tithes and offerings bring
which o the Lord belong My Valley Home, etc
4 We plow, we sow and irrigate, to raise the
golden grain ;
And a: unceasing toil that they may inde- pendence gain ; .
Some haul the wood from canons wild, some tend the flocks and herds ,
And all our moments are beguiled by in- dustry's rewards My Valley Home, etc
5 Both fruit and flowers we cultivate with
much success and care, And strive our tastes to elevate by products
choice and raie ; The desert blossoms as the rose in many a
mountain vaie, And rich abundance ever flows, on which the
Saints regale. My Valley Home, etc.
6 Our leaders, they are men of might, and
truth and justice too ; They're ever battling lor the nght, with glory full in view ;
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The people are united all our leaders to
sustain, And cheerfully obey each call with all their might and main. My Valley Home, etc.
HYMN 321. (P.M.)
i Deseret, Deseret ! 'tis the home of the free. And dearer than all other lands 'tis to me ; Where the Saints are secure from oppression
and strife. And enjoy to the full the rich blessings of
life. 'Tis a land which lor ages has been lying
waste, Where the savage has wandered, by darkness
debased, Where the wolf and the bear unmolested did
roam, Away, tar away! Deseret is my home.
2 Deseret, Deseret ! she has long been opprest, But now, for a while, she is taking her rest. She feels like a giant, refreshed with new
wine, And enjoys from Jehovah his blessings benign.
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There are hearts that can feel for another's
deep woe, And with charity, blessings on others bestow, Return good for evil to those who oppress, And await the time coming to give them
redress.
3 Deseret, Deseret! O, I love to be there, With my brethren and sisters each blessing
to share, Nor regret I've forsaken the land of my birth, To dwell on that sweet, favored spot of the
earth, Where Brigham and Heber and Daniel
preside, vVith all the full quorums of Priesthood
beside ; Where the Law of the Lord is the standard
of life Apart from foul Babylon's darkness and
strife.
4. Deseret, Deseret! she's the pride of the world, Where the banner of freedom is widely un- furled ;
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Where oppression is hated and liberty loved, And truth and sincerity highly approved ; Where labor is houored, nor the workmen op
pressed ; Where youth is instructed and age finds a
rest; Where society frowns upon vice and deceit, And adulterers find Heaven's laws they must
meet.
5 Deseret, Deseret shows the pattern to
all, That they may take warning ere Bab'lon shaft
fall, And flee to the mountains when trouble
shall come, To be free from the plagues, in this beautiful
home. O, how my heart yearns for the time to draw
near, When earth will be freed from oppression
and fear, And the truth rule triumphant o'er sea and
o'er land, And Jesus as King of the nations will
stand.
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HYMN :*22. (CM.)
1 Thou, earth, wast once a glorious sphere
Of noble magnitude, • And didst with majesty appear Among the worlds of God.
2 But thy dimensions have been torn
Asunder, piece by piece, And each dismembered fragment borne Abroad to distant. space.
3 When Enoch could no longer stay
Amid corruption here, Part of thyself was borne away To form another sphere.
4 That portion where his city stood
He gained by right approved ; And nearer to the throne of God His planet upward moved.
5 And when the Lord saw fit to hide
The " ten lost tribes " away, Thou, earth, wast severed to provide The orb on which they stay.
6 And thus, from time to time, thy size
Has been diminished, till Thou seem'st the law of sacrifice Created to fulfil.
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SECOND PART.
7 The curse of God on man was placed ;
That curse thou didst partake, And thou hast been by turns disgraced And honored for his sake.
8 The vilest wretches hell will claim,
Now breathe thy atmosphere ; The noblest spirits heaven can name, Have been embodied here.
9 Jesus, the Lord, thy surface graced;
He fell a sacrifice; And now within thy cold embrace The martyred Joseph lies.
10 When Satan's hosts are overcome, The martyred, princely race Will claim thee their celestial home — The royal dwelling-place.
ii A "restitution" yet must come, That will to thee restore, By the grand law of worlds, thy sum Of matter heretofore.
12 And thou, O eartn, will leave the track Thou hast been doomed to trace ; The Gods with shouts will bring thee back To fill thy native place.
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HYMN 323; (CM.)
1 I long to breathe the mountain air
Of Zion's peaceful home, Where, free from sorrow, strife and care, The Saints of God may roam ;
2 Where hearts may glow with feeling warm,
Nor fear suspicion's blight, To chill each thought with worldly form, And shade affection's light.
3 Where want and misery's piteous strain
Shall ne'er an echo find, And where oppression's icy chain Shall cease to crush the mind ;
4 Where Truth shall reign with Godlike power,
And shed its heavenly ray, To brighten up each passing hour And sanctify each day ;
5 Where voice with voice shall sweetly tell
The joys in Zion found, Till every mountain, hill and dell Shall vibrate back the sound ;
6 Where unity and peace shall blend
In prayer and songs of praise ; And where one object, aim and end Shall strengthen all our ways.
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7 O God of Israel, look down
And hless Thy faithful band, Who fain would win a glorious crown And in Thy presence stand.
8 In mercy light each honest mind
That strives to do Thy will, And grant that all who seek may find A home on Zion's hill.
HYMN 324. (CM.)
1 Come, all ye Saints throughout the earth,
And join with one accord ; Come, brethren, let us rise and build A Temple to the Lord.
2 Our tithes and free-will offerings
The Lord doth now require ;
By keeping this and other laws
We'll hide the day of fire.
3 From thence the law of God will spread
In majesty abroad, And nations be rebuked by The "Lion of the Lord."
4 'Tis there the precious things of old,
Which but the righteous know, Which unbelieving Gentiles scorn. God will again bestow.
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5 The ord'nances of LIFE are there —
Endowments of great worth — Anointings, washings, keys and powers, To perfect man on earth.
6 There, in the great Baptismal Font,
Built to our living Head, The Kings and Priests to God baptize The LIVING for the DEAD.
7 Thus every dispensation past
In this will be assured— The last and first, the first and last, By welding links secured.
HYMN 325. (P.M.)
X When first the glorious light of truth
Burst forth in this last age, How few there were with heart and soul
'I ' obey it did engage ! Yet of those few how many
Have passed from earth away, And in their graves are sleeping
Till the Resurrection day !
2 How many on Missouri's plains Were left in death's embrace — Pure, honest hearts, too good to live In such a wicked place.
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And are they left in sorrow
And doubt to pine away? Oh, no; in peace they're sleeping
Till the Resurrection day. And in Nauvoo, the city where
The Temple cheered the brave, Hundreds of faithful Saints have found
A cold, yet peaceful grave; And there they now are sleeping
Beneath the silent clay, But soon they'll share the glories
Of a Resurrection day. Our Patriarch and Prophet, too,
Were massacred, they bled To seal their testimony;
They were numbered with the dead. Ah, tell me, are they sleeping?
Methinks I hear them say, "Death's icy chains are bursting !
"Pis the Resurrection day!" And here in this sweet, peaceful vale,
The shafts of death are hurled,! And many faithful Saints are called
T' enjoy a better world. And friends are often weeping
For the loved who've passed away. And in their graves are sleeping
Till the Resurrection day.
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6 Why should we mourn because we leave
These scenes of toil and pain ? O happy cHange ! the faithful go
Celestial joys to gain ; And soon we all shall follow
To realms of endless day, And taste the joyous glories
Of a Resurection day.
HYMN 326. (CM.)
1 How have the nations grown corrupt 1
How, from their natural use, Men their life-giving powers pervert By wanton, lewd abuse.
2 The holy ties of wedded life
Are cloaks for the profane, While lust and mammon desecrate, Where faith and love should reign.
3 Adult'rers gain the world's applause,
As men of honored fame ; Women, though weak, defenceless, pure, Are branded with the shame.
4 Is there no hope ? There is ! While men
Rush on from bad to worse, Jehovah speaks, lest all the earth Be smitten with a curse :
5 "He who one talent has abused.
Hear it ! ye sons of men.
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Shall lose it, and it shall be given To him who improves ten.
6 "Through him who holds the sealing power
Ye faithful ones, who heed
Celestial laws, take many wives,
And rear a righteous seed.
7 "Though fools revile, I'll honor you,
As Abraham, my friend ; You shall be Gods, and shall be blest With lives that never end."
HYMN 327. (P.M.)
1 Think not, when you gather to Zion,
Your troubles and trials are through, That nothing but comfort and pleasure
Are waiting in Zion for you : No, no; 'tis designed as a furnace,
All substance, all textures to try, To consume all the "wood, hay and stubble,
And the gold from the dross purify.
2 Think not, when you gather to Zion,
That all will be holy and pure, That deception and falsehood are banished,
And confidence wholly secure : No, no; for the Lord our Redeemer
Has said that the tares with the wheat Must grow, till the great day of burning
Shall render the harvest complete.
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3 Think not, when you gather to Zion,
The Saints here have nothing to do But attend to your personal welfare,
And always be comforting you. No; the Saints who are faithful are doing
What their hands find to do, with their might ; To accomplish the gathering of Israel,
They are toiling by day and by night.
4 Think not, when you gather to Zion,
The prize and the victory won. Think not that the warfare is ended,
Or the work of salvation is done. No, no ; for the great Prince of Darkness
A tenfold exertion will make, When he sees you approaching the fountain
Where the truth you may freely partake.
HYMN 328. (CM.)
i O God, thou God that rules on high, Bow down thine ear to me : Listen, O listen to my cry, O hear my fervent plea.
2 Rebuke the heartless, wicked clan That seek thy servant's harm ; Protect him from the power of man, By Thy almighty arm.
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3 Let unseen watchmen wait around
To shield thy servant's head ; Let all his enemies be found Caught in the net they spread.
4 Thy grace, like morning dews distilled,
To all his needs apply ; And let his upright heart be filled With comfort from on high.
5 The work is Thine — Thy promise sure,
Though earth and hell oppose : Roll, roll it on ! but oh! secure Thy Prophet from his foes.
6 O hide him in Thy secret hold,
When on his path they tread, Safe as Elijah, who of old Was by the ravens fed.
7 Bring our accusers' deeds to light,
And give thy people rest ; Eternal God, gird on Thy might And succor the oppressed.
HYMN 329. (6.8's.)
i Cease, ye fond parents, cease to weep. Let grief no more your bosoms swell; For what is death ? 'Tis nature's sleep ; The trump of God will break its spell.
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For he, whose arm is strong to save. Arose in triumph o'er the grave.
2 Why should you sorrow? Death is sweet
To those that die in Jesus' love ; Though called to part you soon will meet
In holier, happier climes above; For all the faithful Christ will save, And crown with vict'ry o'er the grave.
3 There's consolation in the blow,
Although it crush a tender tie ; For while it lays its victims low,
Death opens to the worlds on high ; Celestial glories proudly wave Above the confines of the grave.
4 Let heathen nations clothe the tread
Of death in faithless, hopeless gloom, While vain imaginations spread
Terrific forms around the tomb ; For human science never gave A light to shine beyond the grave.
5 But where the light, the glorious light
Of revelation freely flows, Let reason, faith and hope unite
To hush our sorrows to repose. Through faith in Him who died to save, We'll shout hosannas o'er the grave.
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HYMN 330. (P.M.) i Come, go with me beyond the sea Where happiness is true, Where Joseph's land, blest by God's hand.
Inviting waits for you. With joyful hearts you'll understand
The blesssings that await you there. I know it is the promised land. My home, my home is there.
2 There, on those everlasting hills,
And in the valleys fair, Beside the gurgling fountain rills,
We'll bow in humble prayer, And praise our God in joyful strains,
That we are safely gathered there. I know, etc.
3 There Israel's sons, so long oppressed,
Are pure, free, happy, too ; And daughters, in true virtue dressed,
Do wait to welcome you, To greet you with a kindred hand,
And with yoii every good to share. I know, etc.
4 There, too, are Prophets, Priests and Seers.
Clothed with the Priesthood's powers, To guide our souls through endless years, And light our darkest hours,
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Yea, truth, which lighted Enoch's band, Is freely to them given there. I know, etc.
HYMN 331. (CM.)
i Though nations rise, and men conspire, Their efforts will be vain ; Jehovah mocks their vile desire His Zion to defame.
2 In vain they'll look and strive to show
Defilement in her laws ; The thought of God they ne'er cm know While they oppose His cause.
3 He will make bare His mighty arm ;
His messengers shall come. To gather home His Saints as sheaves Unto the harvest home.
4 Let Zion's converts now arise ;
Our Father will defend, And 'quip us for each glorious war, Till vict'ry's triumphs end.
5 Armed with His truth, before our face
The people feel dismayed, And all their treasure and their wealth Tehovah's purpose aid.
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fj Thrice happy Saints, who bow beneath Tlie banner of the Lord; Celestial crowns your brows shall wreathe- Endurance' sure reward.
HYMN 332. (L.M.)
i Again we meet around the board Of Jesus, our redeeming Lord, With faith in His atoning blood, Our only access unto God.
2 He left His Father's courts on high, With nian to live, for man to die,
A world to purchase and to save, And seal a triumph o'er the grave.
3 Help us, O God, to realize The great atoning sacrifice, The gift of Thy Beloved Son, The Prince of Life, the Holy One.
4 We're His, who has the purchase made; His life, His blood, the price He paid; We're His, to do His sacred will,
And His requirements all fulfil.
5 Jesus the great fac-simile Of God, th" Eternal Deity,
Has stooped to conquer, died to save From sin and sorrow and the grave.
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6 Bless us, O Lord, for Jesus' sake; O may we worthily partake These emblems of the flesh and blood Of our Redeemer, Savior, God.
HYMN 333. (L.M.)
i Behold the great Redeemer die, A broken law to satisfy; He dies a sacrifice for sin That man may live and glory win.
2 While guilty men His pains deride, They pierce His hands and feet and side, And with insulting scoffs and scorns, They crown His head with plaited thorns.
3 Although in agony He hung,
No murm'ring word escaped His tongue ; His high commission to fulfil. He magnified His Father's will.
4 "Father, from me remove this cup, Yet if Thou wilt, I'll drink it up, I've done the work Thou gavest me,
♦ Receive my spirit unto Thee."
5 He died, and at the awful sight The sun in shame withdrew its ligl ! Earth trembled, and all nature sighed In dread response, "a God has died 1 "
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6 He lives — He lives: we humbly now Around these sacred symbols bow, And seek, as Saints of latter-days, To do His will and live His praise.
HYMN 334. (CM.) i How great the wisdom and the love, That filled the courts on high, And sent the Savior from above To suffer, bleed and die !
2 His precious blood He freely spilt,
His life He freely gave;
A sinless sacrifice for guilt,
A dying world to save.
3 Thro' strict obed'ence Tesus won
The prize with glory rife : "Thy will G*God, not mine, he done," Adorned His mortal life.
4 He marked the path and led the way,
And every point defines, To light and life and endless day, Where God's full presence shines.
5 How great, how glorious and complete,
Redemption's grand design, Where justice, love and mercy meet In harmony divine !
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6 In mcm'ry of the broken flesh We eat the broken bread ; And witness with the cup, afresh, Our faith in Christ, our head.
HYMN 335. (CM.) i O Lord of Hosts we now invoke Thy spirit most divine, To cleanse our hearts while we partak The broken bread and wine.
2 May we forever think of Thee,
And of Thy sufferings sore, Endured for us on Calvary, And praise Thee evermore.
3 Prepare our minds that we may see
The beauties of Thy grace ;
Salvation purchased on that tree
For all who seek Thy face.
4 As brethren let us ever live,
In fellowship and peace, Forgive, that God may us forgive, That love may still increase.
5 May union, peace and love abound.
And perfect harmony, And joy in one continual round, Through all eternity.
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HYMN 336. (L.M.)
i While of these emblems we partake, In Jesus' name and for His sake. Let us remember and be sure Our hearts and hands are clean and pure
2 For us the blood of Christ was shed, For us on Calvary's cross He bled, And thus dispelled the awful gloom, That else were this creation's doom.
3 Man broke the law of His estate And Jesus came to expiate, Atone and rescue fallen man, According to Jehovah's plan.
4 The law was broken, Jesus died That justice might be satisfied, That man might not remain the slave Of death, of hell, or of the grave,
5 But rise triumphant from the tomb, And in eternal splendor bloom ;
Freed from the power of death and pain Wrth Christ, the Lord, to rule and reign.
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HYMN 337. (L.M.)
1 "Come, follow me," the Savior said; Then let us in His footsteps tread, For thus alone can we be one
With God's own loved, begotten Son.
2 Come, follow me, a simple phrase, Yet truth's sublime, effulgent rays Are in these simple words combined To urge, inspire the human mind.
3 Is it enough alone to know That we must follow Him below,
While traveling through this vale of tears ? No, this extends to holier spheres.
4 Not only shall we emulate
His course while in this earthly state, But when we're freed from present cares, If, with our Lord, we would be heirs,
5 We must the onward path pursue As wider fields expand to view, And follow Him unceasingly, Whate'er our lot or sphere may be.
6 For thrones, dominions, kingdoms, powers And glory great and bliss are ours
If we, throughout eternity,
Obey His words. " Come, follow me."
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HYMN 338. (7's.) i School thy feelings, O my brother. Train thy warm, impulsive soul; Do not its emotions smother, But let wisdom's voice control.
2 School thy feelings ; there is power
In the cool, collected mind ; Passion shatters reason's tower, Makes the clearest vision blind.
3 School thy feelings ; condemnation
Never pass on friend or foe, Though the tide of ACCUSATION Like a flood of truth may flow.
4 Hear DEFENCE before deciding,
And a ray of light may gleam. Showing thee what filth is hiding Underneath the shallow stream.
5 Should affliction's acrid vial
Burst o'er thy unsheltered head, School thy feelings to the trial, Half its bitterness hath fled.
6 Art thou falsely, basely slandered ?
Does the world begin to frown? Guage thy wrath by wisdom's standard, Keep thy rising anger down.
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7 Rest thyself on this assurance:
Time's a friend to innocence, And that patient, calm endurance Wins respect and aids defence.
8 Noblest minds have finest feelings,
Quiv'ring strings a breath can move, And the Gospel's sweet revealings, Tune them with the key of love.
9 Hearts so sensitively moulded,
Strongly fortified should be, Trained to firmness, and enfolded In a calm tranquility.
io Wound not wilfully another ;
Conquer haste with reason's might ; School thy feelings, sister, brother, Train them in the path of right.
HYMN 339. (6-7's.) i Rest for the weary scul,
Rest, for the aching head, Rest, on the hill-side, rest
With the great uncounted dead.
2 Rest, for the battle's o'er, Rest, for the race is run, Rest, where the gates are closed With each evening's setting sun.
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3 Peace, where no strife intrudes,
Peace, where no quarrels come. Peace, for the end is there Of our wild life's busy hum.
4 Peace, the oppressed are free,
Rest, Oh ye weary, rest; For the angels guard those well
Who sleep on their mother's breast.
5 Peace, there is music's sound,
Peace, till the rising sun Of the resurrection morn Proclaims life's victory won.
HYMN 340. (L.M.D.)
1 We here approach Thy table Lord,
At Thy command through chosen men ; O may each heart, with one accord,
Thy Spirit feel, inspiring them. This peaceful Sabbath day we come,
To drink this cup, and eat this bread, In memory of the days to come,
When we shall sit with our great Head.
2 Here, as we eat and drink, we show
His death, until He comes again, And feel, within, that sacred glow Revivify love's purest flame.
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We here tenew, with earnest heart, The covenants of the latter day,
To choose, for life, that "better part," Which none can give, or take away.
3 As earthly Sabbaths roll along,
O Father, give us grace in store, That, like a glad perennial song,
Our lips and lives, for evermore May honor all that Thou hast given,
Thyself, Thy Son, Thy Priesthood's power, Thy Gospel, Spirit, which hath striven,
And Heaven for an eternal dower.
HYMN 341. (P.M.) I How swift the months have passed away, 'tis Conference again, And Zion's untold thousands come to swell the joyous strain ; To wake the echoes slnmhering through Utah's blest domain, As the Saints are marching on victorious. CHORUS.
Hurrah, hurrah, for this our jubilee, Hurrah, hurrah, the truth has made us free, We'll make the chorus ring, from the east to
western sea, And march through the earth victorious.
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2 We have heard, have prophesied, the Priest- hood yet shall hold (As 'twas ordained before the stars, together sung of old,) The rule of right, and truth impart, ore pre- cious far than gold, As the Saints are inarching on victorious.
Hurrah, hurrah, etc.
3 The world may laugh, and madly rave, may deem the truth a lie, And seek to bring upon the Saints, the vengeance they decry, But they proudly raise their banner, and bid it wave on high, As the Saints are marching on victorious.
Hurrah, hurrah, etc.
4 Still we trust our faithful Head, and the God who doth inspire The Twelve, and each authority who guards the sacred fire, And every man in every land who hath a pure desire, For the Saints are marching on victorious. Hurrah, hurrah, etc.
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5 Each day we ask our Father, give Thy Spirit
from on high, That in the day of trial, from the track we may not fly, But for the Kingdom of our God, contented live or die, Like Saints who are maching on victorious. Hurrah, hurrah, etc.
6 When this time shall come to earth, and God
doth truly reign, The hallelujas of the Saints, shall in un- broken strain, Sweep earth and sea, as now they do glad Utah's hill and plain, With the Saints still marching on victorious. Hurrah, hurrah, etc.
HYMN 342. (CM.)
i This house we dedicate to Thee, " Our God. our fathers' God." Wilt Thou accept, and deign to bless The paths our feet have trod.
2 Wilt Thou Thy servants here inspire, When in Thy name they speak ? And wilt Thou bless each contrite soul, Who here Thy face dolh seek. ?
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3 Here may our sons and daughters come,
And find that peace which swells From grateful hearts, when touched by Thee, Wherein Thy Spirit dwells.
4 And may pollution ne'er have place
Within this shrine we give ; And in it, through the years to come, Awake the dead to live;
5 Live to Thy Kingdom, live to Thee,
While life shall pass away, Then greet again with praise and song, In heaven's eternal day.
HYMN 343. (CM.)
1 We'll sing all hail to Jesus' name !
Honor and praise we give To Him who bled on Calvary's hill, And died that we might live.
2 He passed the portals of the grave.
Salvation was His song ! He called upon the sin-bound soul To join the heavenly throng.
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3 He seized the keys of death and hell
And bruised the serpent's head ; He bid the prison doors unfold, The grave yield up her dead !
4 The bread and wine now represent
His sacrifice for sin; Ye Saints, partake, and testify Ye do remember Him.
5 The sacrament the soul inspires,
And calms the human breast ; Points to the time when faithful Saints Shall enter into rest.
6 Then, hail, all hail, to such a Prince
Who saves us by His blood ! He's marked the way, and bids us tread The path that leads to God.
HYMN 344. (L.M.)
How dark and gloomy was the night When Satan did his powers array
Against the Prince of life and light, And Judas did his Lord betray !
413
2 O, how each heart did throb with fear
When He proclaimed the solemn word, " There's one of you assembled here Who will this night betray his Lord !"
3 The hour arrived, He took the cup,
Likewise the bread, and brake and blest ; " If I," said He, "be lifted up, The penitent shall share my rest. "
4 " When you shall meet, do this,'' He cried,
" United in my doctrine be, In union, love and peace abide, And then, always remember me.
5 "Though I'm betrayed I will return,
For all the dead shall hear my word, And all my Saints shall cease to mourn When heaven reveals their living Lord."
6 May we be of the chosen few
Who ever faithful will remain ; And eat and drink with Christ anew, And with Him in His kingdom reign.
HYMN 345. (C.M.D.) i O Lord, preserve Thy chosen seed, They've keenly felt the stroke Of vile oppression's iron grasp, And every Gentile yoke.
414
Sustain their name, make bare thine arm, Their rightful claims maintain,
And bring Thy long-since scattered band Unto their lands again.
2 Thy servants too, preserve from harm
As through the earth they roam With joyful news of heavenly birth,
To gather Israel home. And guide their feet in paths that lead
To Israel's chosen raoe, And let their remnants now behold
The plan of saving grace.
3 May light divine shed forth its ray,
And with the pure remain ; Jesus return to dwell on earth,
Whose right it is to reign ! O, hasten on the glorious time
When Israel shall sing : Hail! Prince of Peace, Zion's redeemed,
Jesus is sovereign King.
INDEX TO FIRST LINES.
A
PArtE.
Again we meet around this board. ..E. R. Snow. 399 A poor way faring man of grief ....Montyomeiij. 254
A Saint! and is the title mine M. A. Morton. 368
Adieu, my dear brethren, adieu 233
Adieu to the city, etc P. P. Pratt. 244
Afflicted Saint, to Christ draw near Fawcett. 2S7
All bail the glorious day 294
All hail ! the new born year.....' P. P. Pratt. 346
All praise to our Redeeming Lord. Wesley's Col. 117 All you that love lmmanuel's name. ..lellowes. 172
An angel came down, etc It. V. . Phelps. 251
An angel from on high P. P. Pratt. 218
A holy angel from on high do. 216
And are we yet alive Wesley's Col. 116
Another day has fled and gone P. P. Pratt. 311
Arise! arise! with joy survey Kelly. 26
Arise my soul, arise Wesley's Col. 152
Arise. O glorious Zion V, . G. Mills. 29
As the dew, from heaven distilling.P. P. Pratt. 103
At first the babe of Bethlehem do. 208
Author of faith, Eternal Word Wesley's Col. 56
Awake! 0 ye people, etc W. U. Phelps. 190
Awake ! ye Saints of God, awake.. ..E. R. Snow. 329 Away with our fears, etc Wesley's Col. 68
416
B
PAGE.
Behold the Great Redeemer die E. R. Snow. 400
Be it my only wisdom here Wesley's Col. 30
Behold Jehovah's glorious throne. do. 97
Behold, the great, etc P. P. Pratt. 201
Behold the Lamb of God 174
Behold the Mount, etc P.P.Pratt. 203
Behold, the mountain of the Lord Logan. 219
Behold, the Savior comes , P. P. Pratt. 202
Behold thy sons and daughters, Lord. do. 162
Beloved brethren, sing His praise 24
Behold! the harvest wide extends...P. P. Pratt. 243 Before all lands in east or west A. Boss. 82
Captain of Israel's host, etc Wesley's Col. 8f>
Cease, ye fond parents, etc E. P. Snow. 395
Cheer, Saints, cheer, etc J.F.Bell. 364
Children of Zion, awake from your sadness 322
Come, all ye Saints, etc J. Jaques. 389
Come, all ye Saints who, etc W. W. Phdps. lit
Come, all ye sons of God, etc T. Davenport. 180
Come, all ye sons of Zion W. W. Phelps. 257
Come, come, ye Saints, etc W. Clayton. 58
Come, dearest Lord, etc Watts. 101
Come, go with me, etc C. H. Wheelock. 397
Come hither, all ye weary souls Watts. 96
Come, Holy Ghost, etc Wesley's Col. 54
Come, let us anew, our, etc do. ' 51
Come, let us purpose with one heart.. ..J. Lyon. 123
Come, let us sing, etc W. W.Phelps. 227
Come, listen to a Prophet's voice 266
417
TA.5K.
Come, 0 thou King of kings P. P. Pratt. 209
Come, thou Desire of all Thy Saints Steele. 101
Come, follow me, the Savior said..../. Nicholson. 4iii
Come, thou glorious day of promise 240
Come to me, will ye come, etc W. II'. Phelps. 320
Come ye who love the Lord Watts. 30
Creation speaks with awful voice.. ..P. P. Pratt. 185
* D
Daniel's wisdom may I know 2SS
Do we not know that solemn word Watts. 168
Down by the river's verdant side 320
Dark is the human mind E. L. Sloan. 98
Deseret! Deseret! Tis the, etc II'. Willes. 383
Do what is right, the day dawn is breaking 165
E
Earth is the place where, etc P. P. Pratt. 203
Earth, with her, etc II. II'. Phelps. 2")1
Earthly happiness is fleeting E. E. Snow. 358
Ere long the vail will, etc P. P. Pratt. 17
Except the Lord conduct, etc Wesley's Co!. 136
F
Farewell all earthly honors 210
Farewell, my kind, etc P. P. Pratt. 242
Farewell, our friends, etc W. IT. Phelps. 231
Farewell, ye servants of the Lord. ...P. P. Pratt. 240
Father, how wide Thy glory shines Watts. 72
Father in heaven, we do believe P. P. Pratt. 177
For the strength, etc Altd. by E. L. Sloan. f.2
From all that dwell below the shies Watts. Si)
418
PA«B.
From Greenland's icy mountains .Heber. 235
From the regions, etc W. W. Phelps. 191
G
Gently raise the sacred strain W. W.Phelps. 160
Give us room that we may dwell 57
Glorious things are sung of Zion.. W. W. Phelps. 79
Glorious things of Thee are spoken Newton. 7
Glory to God ou high Boelen. 119
Glory to Thee my God, this night Kenn. 228
Go ye Gospel heralds, go M. Travis. 99
Go, ye messengers of glory John Taylor. 293
Go, ye messengers of heaven 88
God moves in a mysterious way Oowper. 2S
God of all consolation, take Wesley's Col. 110
God spake the word, etc W. W. Phelps. 20
Great God, attend while Zion sings Watts. 11(3
Great God, indulge my humble claim do. G2
Great God, to Thee my evening song Steele. 230
Great is the Lord ! 'tis, etc E. R. Snow. 10
Great Spirit, listen, etc C. W.Penrose. 371
Guide us, O thou Great Jehovah Robinson. 259
H
How great the wisdom, etc ,.E. R. Snow. 401
Hail! bright millennial day of rest J. Lyon. 71
Hail to the brightness of, etc T. Hastings. 35\C
Happy the man who finds, etc! Wesley's Col. 39
Happy the souls who first believed. do 40
Hark! from afar a funeral knell. ...E. R. Snow. 183
Hark ! listen to the gentle breeze P. P. Pratt. 309
How dark and gloomy, etc R. Aldridge. 412
Hark! listen to the trumpeters 283
419
Hark! the song of Jubilee Montgomery. 107
Hark! ten thousand, etc Dr. Raffles. 170
Hark! ye mortals. Hist! be still P. P. Pratt. 35
Haste glorious day, when, etc W. Clegg. 230
He died! the great Redeemer died Watts. 155
High on the mountain top J. II. Johnson, 134
Ho, ho, for the Temple's, etc IF. W. Pkdpa. 333
Hosanna to the great Messiah P. P. Pratt. 201
How have the nations, etc T.Joques. 392
How arc Thy servants blest! 0 Lord... Addison. H
How beauteous are their feet Watts. 118
Mow linn a foundation, etc Kirkham. 21IO
How Beet the precious, etc P. /'. Pra& 312
How foolish to the carnal mind do. 178
How great the joy, that promised day -.. LSI
How often in sweet, etc P. P. Prafl
How swift the months, etc //. W.Naisbitt. 108
How pleasant 'tis to *ec Waits. 261
How pleased and blessed was 1 do. -<'<2
How sweet communion is on earth 125
How will the .Saints rejoice to tell i'i
1 I have no home where shall I go. ..Lucy Smith. 823
If you could hie to Kolob W. W. Pkdpa. 252
I know that my Redeemer lives Medley. 158
1 long to breathe, etc M. A. Johnstone. 3S8
I saw a mighty angel fly 292
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath... Watts. 6f.
I'll serve the Lord while, etc E. 11. Snow. 367
In ancient times a man of God P. P. Pratt. 17G
In Jordan's tide the, etc Itippon's Col. 1(54
420
PACK.
Inspirer of the ancient Seers Wesley's Col. 55
In the sun and moon and stars Heber. 211
Israel, Israel, God is calling R Symth. 154.
Israel, awake from thy, etc J. McGregor. 89
.1
Jehovah, Lord of heaven and earth 25
Joy to the world ! the Lord will come Watts. 15
Jesus, from whom all, etc Wesley's Col. 41
Jesus, mighty King in Zion Fclloiccs. 163
Jesus, once of humble birth P. P. Pratt. 20C
Jesus, thou all-redeeming Lord Wesley's Col. 50
Judges, who rule the world by laws Watts. 222
Know this that every soul is frcc)^.tt..\fijtJR<S
Let earth and heaven agree Wesley's Col. 48
Let every mortal ear attend Watts. 9
Let Judah rejoice in this glorious news 299
Let sinners take their course Watts. 18
Let us pray, gladly pray If. TI'. Phelps. 194
Let Zion in her beauty rise 195
Let those who would be, etc E. R. Snoio. 182
Let earth's inhabitants rejoice W Clegg. 188
Lift up your heads, ye, etc P. P Pi-att. 314
Lord, let Thy Holy Spirit now E. L. Sloan. 224
Lord, when iniquities abound Watts. 221
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing Bitrdcr. lQ"^
Lord, make Thy mercy known 86 j
Lord. Thou hast searched, etc Tl"tt//.s 122
Lord, Thou wilt hear me when I pray ... Watts 231 Lord, we come before Thee now Hammond. 100
421
PAGE.
Lo! on the water's brink we stand 179
Lo! the Gentile chain is broken P. P. Pratt 102
Lo! the mighty God appearing 64
M
May the grace of Christ our Savior Kcwton 148
May we, who know the joyful sound 108
Men of God! go take your stations Kelly 94
'Mid scenes of confusion, etc 318
Mortals awake ! with angels join Medley 21
Mourn not the dead who, etc E. /,. Sloan 172
My Father in heaven, etc M. A. Morton 369
My God, the spring of all my joys Watts 61
My soul is full of peace and love 197
N
•Now lie's gone, we'd not recall him 169
Now lei US rejoice in, etc II'. II . Phelps 19^
Now we'll sing with one accord... do. . 189
Now, is the voice, etc Mrs. Sigourney 141
O 0 awake! my slumbering minstrel. ..E. li. Snow 133
O'er the gloomy hills of darkness Williams 95
O tear not, brother, etc C II . Wandell 135
O God' our help in ag.es past Wesley's Col. 147
O God, tli' Eternal Father II' W. Phelps 156
O God, thou God, that rules on high..£ Ji. Snow 394
0 God, thou great, thou good, thou wise 112
O God, we raise to Thee B. Snow 46
0 give me back my Prophet dear 348
O ! happy is the man who hears 31
0 happy home ! U blest abode! .li. Morton 76
/
422
PA<5«
O Lord of Hosts, we now invoke ..-1. Dalrymple 402
0 happy souls who pray W. W. Phelps 12
0 Jesus ! the giver of all we enjoy. do. 22
0 Lord, do Thou in heaven seal /. Lyon 129
0 Lord, do Thou Thy gifts bestow do. 91
0 Lord, our Father, let Thy grace, 167
0 Lord, our sovereign King ,.-• SI
0 Lord! responsive to Thy call .. .:':..:..... CO
0, my Father, Thou that dwell«t...JK R. Snow 113
On the mountain tops appearing Kelly 115
Once more, my soul, the rising day Watts 221
Once more we come before our God Lyte 105
0 Saints, have you seen, etc P. P. Pratt 70
0 say what is truth, etc J. Jaques 71
0, stop and tell me, Red Man W. W. Phelps 341
0 Thou, at whose almighty word Newton 101
O Thou, at whose supreme, etc....i. E. Pending 3SG O Thou who hast promised in love to receive... 351
Our Father, in the sacred name J. Jaques 363
O ye mountains high, etc C. W. Penrose : 70
O, who that has searched, etc.. P. P. Pratt 307
O Zion, when I think of thee Kelly 321
O Lord, preserve Thy chosen seed.. E. Aldridge 414
P
Peace, troubled soul ! thou need's! not fear 32
Praise God from whom all blessings flow..Kenn 149
Praise to God, immortal praise Stewart's Col. 13
Praise to the man, etc ..Phelps 325
Praise ye the Lord, my heart shall join. .. Watts 119
Praise ye the Lord,. 'tis good to raise do. 67
Prayer is the soul's sincere desire. ..Montgomery 338
423
B
PAGE.
Redeemer of Israel W. W. PJiclpa 212
Repent, ye Gentiles all P. P. Pratt 181
Rest for the weary soul H. 11 . Naisbitt 40">
S Satan's empire long has flourished. £. L. Sloan 99
Salvation, sacred word of love E. Hanham 120
See! all creation joins II'. 11'. Pltelps 11
See how the morning sun do. 22~>
See, the mighty angel dying- R. i: Thompson 111
Shall I, for tear of feeble man Wesley's Col. 77
Should you (eel inclined to censure 66
Sing to the great Jehovah's praise.. Wesley's Cot. 142
Sister, thdu wast mild and lovely S. F. Smith 1S1
Softly beams the sacred dawning J. Jao
Sonsof Michael, he approaches A". L. T.Harrison 375
Spirit of faith come down Wesley's Col. 53
Stars ti morning, shout for joy 298
Sweet is the peace, etc V. .1. Morton 3 7
sweet is the work, my God, my King Watts 132
Sweetly may the blessed Spirit i 0
School thy feelings, 0 my brother.. 6. W.Penrose 10"'
There's a feast of fat things, etc... W. W. Phelps 273 The curseo.f God on man was placed.. E. R Snow S87 This child we dedicate to Thee... Plymouth Col. 223
The day has past and gone P. J'. Pratt -32
Thou dost not weep to weep alone... E. R. Snow 3">7 Though deep'ning trials, etc do. 374
424
■* PAGK.
This earth shall beilessed place P. P. Pratt 206
This earth was once, etc IF. IV. Phelps 277
Thou earth, wast once, etc E. R. Snow 386
To Father, Son and Holy Ghost Stewart's Col. 150
Torn from our friends, etc P. P. Pratt 315
The gallant ship is under weigh... W. W. Pheli>* 239
The glorious day is rolling on ^ki^-M'10}^ 199
The Gospel standard high is raised. /\J/- YX 86 This house we dedicate to Thee.. 21. W. T\TaisbiH ilO
'Die glorious Gospel light, etc J. II. Johnson 330
The glorious plan which, etc J. Taylor 295
The Gods thai others worship, etc. 319
This God is the God we adore S'avar/'s Oil. Ml
The great and glorious Gospel light 265
Think gently of the erring one ML<$ Fletcher 184
The happy day has rolled on .*?^<r^.V<6r>
There is a place in Utah W. Willi-' 38]
Though in the outward Church below 277
The Lord imparted from above E. E. Snow 32S
The Lord my pasture shall prepare iddison 27
The morning breaks, etc P. P. Pratt 5
The morning flowers, etc , Wesley's Col. 186
This morning in silence, etc P. P. Pratt 317
Think not when you gather to Zio\\..E.E.Snow 393
Though now the nations sit beneath 109
Though nations rise, etc M. A. Morton 39S
The night is wearing fast away 115
The pure testimony poured forth in theSpirit.. 2S5
The red man ceased, etc C. W". Penrose 372
The rising sun has chased the night 109
The Seer, the Seer, Joseph the Seer i. Taylor 337
The shepherds have raised, etc W. Ross 361
425
PARK.
The silver, gold and precious stones. ..J. Jaques S70 The solid rocks were rent in twain../*. P. Pratt 301
The Spirit of God, etc W W. Phelps 268
The sun that, etc T. B. Marsh & P. P. Pratt 270
The time is Ear spent, etc E. R. Snow 343
The time is nigh, that happy time 9
The towers of Zion soon, etc W. W. Phelps 272
The trials of the present day E. R. Snow 138
The tipper California, etc J. Taylor 352
To Him who reigns on high W. Clegg 253
To Him who made the world W. W. Phelps 16
Tii leave my dear friends P. P. Pratt 240
To Thee, 0 God. we do approach J. Lyon 121
Truth reflects upon our senses 297
'Twas on that dark, that solemn night Watts 151
'Twas the commission of our Lord do. 175
U
Up, arouse thee, O beautiful Zion E M 127
Up, awake, ye defenders of >i n .''. IT. Penrose 73
Unvail thy bosom, faithful t mb W itts 220
\V
Wake, 0 wake the world, etc W. W. Phelps 332
Waked from my bed, etc P. P. Pratt 220
We're not ashamed to, etc II'. W. Phelps 14
Weep not fur him that's dead and gone 144
We have met. dear friends and brethren 85
We'll sing the songs of Zion W. G Mills 110
Weep, weep not for mo, Zion ft W. Wandell 335
Welcome.best of all good meetings. T. J. Dawson 366 What fair one is this, etc W. W. Phelps 279
426
PAOK.
What was witnessed in the heavens ■/. D. 18
What wondrous scenes mine eyes behold 217
What wondrous things we now behold 213
When all Thy mercies, O my God Addison 339
When earth in bondage, etr P. P. Pratt 302
When first the glorious, etc W. Clayton 390
When God's own ] eople stand in need 128
When Joseph his brethren, etc W. W. Phelps 2S1
When Joseph saw his brethren, etc.. P. P. Pratt 290
When quiet in my house I sit Wesley's Col. 87
When restless on my bed I lie 282
We here approach, etc II. IF. NaiibUl 107
We'll sing all hail to Jesus' name... J?. Aldridge 411
When shall we all meet again P. P. Pratt 217
When sickness clouds, etc T. Lyon 9ii
When time shall be no more P. P. Pratt 250
When worn by sickness, oft hast Thou.. Addison 340 Where the voice of friendship's heard../. Lyon 03
Who are these arrayed in white DeCourcy 52
With all my powers of heart and tongue.. Watts 121
With cheerful hearts, etc M. A. Morton 379
We thank Thee, O God, etc W. Rnvler 160
What though the Genties, etc... IF. II. Shearman 83
With joy we own Thy servants Lord 100
While of these emblems, etc J. Nicholson 103
Y
Ye Elders of Israel, etc C. H. Whcelock 359
Ye chosen Twelve, to you are given.... P. P.Pi'aU 313
Ye children of our God .. do. 101
Ye Gentile nations, cease your strife do. 303 Ye ransomed of our God do. 215
427
PAGEa
Ye Saints who dwell, etc E. R. Snow 47
Ye simple souls who stray Wesley's Col. 44
Ye sons of men, a feeble race TH Ats 126
Ye who are called to labor and minister for God "45
Ye wond'ring nations, now give ear 291
Yes, my native land, I love thee S. F Smith 2*11
Your sweet little rosebud, etc E. R. Snow 150
Ye differing, jarring sects, attend W Clcgg 188
Z Zion stands with hills surrounded Kel'y 168
INDEX TO SUBJECTS.
The figures refer to the Hymns.
A
Address to earth— 3.2. Agency of man— 210. American Indians — 292, 313. Anointing and prayer for the sick— 84. Atonement— 141.
B Baptismal— 149, 1">0, 154, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165,
167, 282. Baptism for the dead — 286. Believer's assurance in God — 48, 80, 152, 237, 311. Blessing of children— 69, 205, 298, 306. Book of Mormon— 175, 199, 200, 230, 258, 256.
Celestial marriage — 326.
Charity— 54, 170, 203.
Choice of the true God and His Church— 297.
429
Christ's appearance to His disciples in America
after His resurrection— 2C8. Coming of Christ— 10, 12, 170, 180, 181, 182? 183, 184,
185, ISO, 187, 1SS, 1S9, 100, 191, 102, 196, 212. Completion of the Temple in Nauvoo— 2>8. Confession of Christ— 9, 13. Confirmation— 78, 118. Consolation of believers— 35, .">0, 108, 2">5, 271, 274,
277, 285, 314, 317. Consecration — 312. Crucfixion of Christ— 143, 268. C< nference— 341.
D
Defence of Zion— CI. 68, 87, 117. 155. Desire to serve the Lord— 28, 198, 256. Deseret— 320, 321.
Destruction of the Nephites — 269, 281. Doxologies— 70, 98, 185, 130, 138. Dedication— 342.
E Evening hymns— 210, 211, 213, 214. 215, 271. Excellence of heavenly wisdom— 2 1, 31. Excellence of the Word of God— 74.
F Faith— 15, 45, 86. Fall of Babylon, and triumph of the kingdom
of Chrisc— I, 27, 77, 209, 321. Fall of man— 103.
430
Farewell hymns— 21", 217, 22 1, 221, 222, 223, 224
226,2.7,228,2 9. Fellowship meeting— 3 8.
Final triumph of the Saints— 41, 126, 127, 2.33, 2S0. Follow Christ— 337. Forsaking all for Christ— 63. Forbearance— 338. Funeral hymns— 70, 131, 139, 156, 159, 169, 171, 172,
178, 20:, 30), 302, 329,339.
G Gathering— 47, 52, 142, 166, 254, 304, 305, 319, 323,
327, 330. Glory of Zion— 3, 23, 46, 53, 65, 102, 105, 122, 246,
301, 316. God, the strength of His Saints— 7, 67, 110, 133,
134, 203, 204, 237. Gospel — 317.
11 Hymns in memory of the Prophet Joseph— 2S2, 290.
I
Invitation to sinners— 2, 88, 116, 158, 176, 258, 267.
J Joseph made known to his brethren— 251, 257. Juvenile hymn— 309.
L Lamentation of Zion— 278, 289, 296.
431
M
Marriage— 119.
Millennial— 1, 4, 20, 20, 34, 02, 71, 97, 1S2, 1 7, 17:;,
180, 190, 201, 211, 2 1, 264, 315. Ministers' hymns— 07, 64, 06, 90. 219, . 17 Miscellaneous— 73, 92, 10D, 120, 125; L28, L68, 21 4, 281,
233,239,245,270,279. 307. Mission oT the Twelve— 273. Morning hymns— 101, 207, 20 . 2 0.
N New Year— 40, 129, 272, 276, 295.
Omuiseience and Omnipresence of God— 112.
Opening Hymn— 206.
"Peace be to this hou-e"— 72.
Plan of salvation— 202.
Practical religion— 99, lis, 310.
Praise offered to God— S, 11, 29, 30, 51, 55, 50, 79, S5,
109, 111,111, 137, 232, 235,211. Praise to the Savior— 0, 14, 16, 17, 38, 106, 107, 145,
177. IT.iyer— 303.
Prayer for the Prophet— 328. Prayers tor the Holy Spirit— 42, 43, 44, 49, 90, 93,
91, 95. Preaching of the Gospel and missionary hymns
—19, 39, 75, 81, 82, 88, 218, 217, 200, 293, 294. re existence of man— 130, 311.
432
Providence— 21, 22, 25, 118, 2D1. Prayer for Israel— 41 i.
R
Restoration of Israel— 153, 111, 195, 197, 225, 234,
265. Restoration of the earth— IS?., 24S, 322 (Second
Part.) Restoration of the Gospel— 5, 18, 29, 104, 175, 198,
242, 243, 250, 259. Resurrection— 171, 179, 325.
S Salvation— 110. Sabbath— 121, 146. S -.cramental— 115, 140, 141, 144, 117, 332, 333, 334,
3: 5, 336, 310, 343, 344. Saints' prayers— 89, 91, 236, 275. Scenes in the eleventh hour— iS7. Standard of Zion— 58, 123.
T
The Temi le— 288, 318, T21.
U
Unity of the Sains— 32, 33, 37, 107, 174, 238, 285.
. V Voice from Joseph— 283, 2.9.
W What is truth— 59. Wheat and tares— 249. Word of Wisdom-284.